won't start

1985 FORD AEROSTAR
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOOKWORMY1
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when it rains vechicle won't start, can crank all you won't will not start
Dec 26, 2015 at 7:02 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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in most cases, the cap and coil get wet and they short out the spark. instead of going to the plugs, it stops before the rotor. clean off the coil and cap and use some clear paint to seal the cap and coil from moisture

Roy
Dec 26, 2015 at 9:18 AM
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