1989 Mercury Marquis Engine will and fire for about 8 cyl a

56,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUCE G
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I have a 302 that lost power out on the road, at a light it jumped and bucked when I gave it some gas and at a gas station it wound not start. I replaced the plugs, cap, roter, TIF and the stator. The plug wires check OK. The coil gives a very good spark. I browered a computer and hooked it up, but I still have the same problem. I checked the EGR valve and it is not leaking. I also pluged the EGR hose, I still have the same problem. The fuel pressure is good at 39 lbs. When I try starting the engine it will fire for a few cyl and quit with what could be a plug firing too soon. The starter will stop cranking due to the early plug firing. The starter is fine and the engine will crank OK with the coil wire unhooked. I am at a loss, what do I look at next?
Aug 19, 2008 at 9:27 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Have you checked for spark at the plugs? Remove the dist. cap, crank engine, does the rotor spin? If yes to both, what happens with a shot of stating fluid? Can also be an injector or two..
Aug 19, 2008 at 9:34 AM
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