|
Author
|
Topic: Starting issues need help
|
$icInsane
¯
Member # 10068
|
posted
 
 
I am having trouble with my 89 stang. I think I am having distributor problems, when I turn on the switch the car sounds like it needs a spark? So I change the coils n cap n cables and no luck. When I took off the old cap it was all black on the tips and the rotor was black 2? So what could it be now? Last thing I haven't change is the distributor and also it's a 306 engine with ported heads and bolts ons. And it has a stock distributor. So time to upgrade rite?
--------------------
49ERZ TILL I DIE!!!!
1989 DROP TOP 306
Posts: 545 | From: YAY AREA | Registered: Jun 2010
| :
|
|
racsirx
CAFords OG
Member # 1710
|
posted
I have had bad distributors cause lack of power when driving and random no starts but never slow start, you can remove the distributor and check if there is a lot of shaft play before you buy another distributor
--------------------
88 Saleen #564
88 GT 331 NOVI2000
88 Coupe TURBO 9.75@142
95 Cobra R #75-SOLD
06 F250
13 BMW AH3
17 GT350 #5556
GOD'S NOT DEAD
Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
| :
|
|
|
|
LXjames
¯
Member # 10791
|
posted
Just had the same issue check out your starter cable. Mine came apart at the starter and sparked or clicked or a long whining start because of it. And I'm talking the cable from solenoid to starter
--------------------
On Point Motorsport prez.
King Lx
Posts: 4761 | From: Pittsburg CA | Registered: Mar 2011
| :
|
|
$icInsane
¯
Member # 10068
|
posted
Thanks for the info. Is their a way to upload a video here so I can show you guys what the car does?
--------------------
49ERZ TILL I DIE!!!!
1989 DROP TOP 306
Posts: 545 | From: YAY AREA | Registered: Jun 2010
| :
|
|
cemelevu
¯
Member # 10601
|
posted
youtube. so when you turn the key to start it, does it just crank and no start/run?
Posts: 474 | Registered: Jan 2011
| :
|
|
Tom Renzo
¯
Member # 13165
|
posted
First thing is does the engine crank properly? Second if that is the issue do you have proper fuel pressure? And third do you have adequate spark. Check for spark @ the coil wire to ground with at least a 1/4 inch gap. Check the color it should be BLUE not orange. Basically the TFI system can produce quite a wallop and jump a 3/4 inch gap. If you have intermittent spark the Dizzy is your issue most likely. And or a good tune up with good wires and cap and rotor. Remember never let a TFI sysyem fire in the air and the state of tune will determine TFI life. An out of tune engine will kill the TFI module prematurely. Good luck!!
--------------------
I spend money i don't have. Building cars i don't need. To impress people i don't know.
Posts: 557 | From: CT | Registered: Sep 2013
| :
|
|
$icInsane
¯
Member # 10068
|
posted
Yea just crank and no start and no spark in the spark plug
--------------------
49ERZ TILL I DIE!!!!
1989 DROP TOP 306
Posts: 545 | From: YAY AREA | Registered: Jun 2010
| :
|
|
Tom Renzo
¯
Member # 13165
|
posted
DIZZY TIF PIP. Change both.
--------------------
I spend money i don't have. Building cars i don't need. To impress people i don't know.
Posts: 557 | From: CT | Registered: Sep 2013
| :
|
|
Tom Renzo
¯
Member # 13165
|
posted
DIZZY. I would guess.
--------------------
I spend money i don't have. Building cars i don't need. To impress people i don't know.
Posts: 557 | From: CT | Registered: Sep 2013
| :
|
|
Email this post to someone!
Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
