Cranks no start

1988 FORD F-150
200,000 MILES • 5.0L
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YNOT ME
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Replaced ignition module and stator getting fire to distributor to plugs .sprayed starting flued to throdel no start.
Oct 31, 2020 at 5:27 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you are getting spark to the plugs, it should start for a couple seconds (at least) using starting fluid. Is the spark at the plugs a good hot blue snapping spark?

Also, have you checked for fuel to the engine?

Here are three links. The first discusses the most common causes for a crank no start condition. The next two are for testing spark and fuel.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Let me know if you checked for diagnostic trouble codes. This truck has an OBD1 system. It doesn't require a scan tool. Here is a link that shows how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
May 31, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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