Engine not starting

1989 FORD F-250
100,000 MILES • 7.5L • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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BILLCOLVIN94
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crank but no spark. replace coil, distributor, ECM, and CPU
May 19, 2021 at 4:03 AM
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This sounds like a classic ignition module which they had big problems with. Here is the location so you can change it out to see what happens. If you did the ignition module with the distributor please test the EEC relay here is a guide to help with the location in the diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
May 20, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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BILLCOLVIN94
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Replaced both relays and the TFI on this distributor doesn't have the three contacts at the rear and was replaced with new distributor.
May 21, 2021 at 2:29 AM
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BILLCOLVIN94
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no spark while cranking, but sparks once when cranking stops.
May 22, 2021 at 3:49 AM
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Lets try the EEC relay test or replacement. please let me know.
May 23, 2021 at 4:55 AM
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BILLCOLVIN94
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already replaced.
May 23, 2021 at 6:08 AM
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I have seen a fuel injector short out and cause this. can you disconnect all fuel injectors to see if the spark returns? Also disconnect all oxygen sensors as well. let me know.
May 24, 2021 at 2:53 AM
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BILLCOLVIN94
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still no spark.
May 28, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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Let's check the ignition switch if one "leg of the switch is bad it will not get complete power to the ECM. here is a guide to help and the ignition switch wiring diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
May 30, 2021 at 4:47 AM
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