1997 Ford F-250

CHRIS BEAUVAIS

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1997 FORD F-250
V8
2WD
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41,000 MILES

I have a 1997 ford f-250 with the 460 cid gas engine. It sat up for about 6 months and now won't start. It turns over well. I do not see any spark between one of the tits on the distributor cap and any plug wire. Please help.

Saturday, March 8th, 2008 AT 3:45 PM

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BLACKOP555

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Take and use a spark tester at each cylinder and post back what you find.

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Sunday, March 9th, 2008 AT 9:55 AM

CHRIS BEAUVAIS

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No spark at any wire while cranking.

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Sunday, March 9th, 2008 AT 7:35 PM

BLACKOP555

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Hook a spark tester up to the wire coming direct from the coil, let me know if you are gettign spark there.

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Sunday, March 9th, 2008 AT 9:06 PM

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Yes I did that too and no spark indication

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Monday, March 10th, 2008 AT 4:51 AM

BLACKOP555

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Since that is the case you should check to see that the crank shaft sensor CKPS is functioning properly, if that is good then the problem is in the ignition module or in the coil itself.

If you would like I could explain how to do a test on a coil or you can take it in and have it checked for free at autovalue or autozone.