'88 Ford F250 starting problem?

[Black Cloud]

Okay, before I get totally bashed its just an old truck we use around the field. My problem is, I was driving down the road and it sputtered and quit running. The engine will crank but not fire. I can smell gas, its a 302 FI with about 190,000 on it. Anyone have any ideas and what can be tested?



Thanks in advance!

 

[MMeier]

Pick up module or coil maybe??

 

[Black Cloud]

Coil I was thinking also. What is a pick up module? Thanks for your reply!

 

[MMeier]

Check to see if you are getting spark to verify it is ignition related, pick up module should be found inside distributor under rotor I believe. ( Haven't touched a Ford in quite some time now)

 

[jrobinson2]

The ignitions with the controller on the outside of the distributor where the vacuum advance used to go are very likely to fail. Ford settled a class action suit (http://www.tfisettlement.com/) a while back over the TFI "Thick film integrated" ignition module, I've found a no spark problem in these years is usually the controller.

Jared

 

[Black Cloud]

I replaced the coil yesterday and it was not that. I will have to check out the module next.

 

[jrobinson2]

If its got spark the in tank fuel pump is a likely source of fuel problems with that many miles.

Jared

 

[Amianthus]

I would test the fuel pump too. It could also be the return fuel pressure regulator has failed somewhere. I don't have the spec in front of me, but fuel pump pressure should be around 35 psi (I can't remember if it's supposed to be 22 or 45, so I just guessed in the middle).



If that's not it, go out and buy a $20 scanner for the EEC-IV and see if it has anything to tell you. In spite of the speed-density program, rotten starter switches, rotten power window design, lack of power, and a few other things, that motor is pretty tough and runs pretty good (when all the parts function).



Keep us posted.