AboutDennis W Expertise I am a retired Ford master tech specializing in electrical, climate control, emissions, driveability, chassis, brakes, and any light repairs. Currently employed by an independent shop that appreciates my knowledge and abilities.
Cannot answer transmission or parts questions, these are not areas of my expertise.
Experience 32 years of auto repair, diagnosis, and emissions testing, in service staions, independent garages, and 20 years with Ford dealers.
Organizations National Street Rod Association (NSRA)
International Automotive Technicians Network (IATN)
www.blueovaltechs.com
IAMAW (retired)
National Street Rod Association
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Education/Credentials Riverside City College Automotive technology program
Ford Master Tech Certified Engine and Chassis Master (Over 500 hours)
ASE Certified in 7 categories
6 years training in Union 76 Pro-tech program
Awards and Honors 4-time Technician of the Year at Almaden Lincoln Mercury
Ford Master Tech
Union 76 Pro-tech Master tech
Ok, I recently rebuilt my son's 302 EFI. The motor is back in, and the harness, belts, hoses, etc, etc, etc are all back in place. I tried to start it with no luck. Using a test light, I checked to make sure that my 12v wire going in to the coil was hot and followed it to the plug to the control module which also has 12v. I have replaced the control module, ignition pickup coil, ignition coil and still no luck. I have a strong 12v going to all ignition components, but no fire in the distributor itself. I show no ground faults using a test light. Three days and counting working on this problem. I have a friend with his own shop. He stopped by today, but was unable to chase it down either. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Answer Did you make sure the distributor is turning? Rotor installed? Make sure all the grounds are connected, clean, and tight.
You did not mention the year or model of vehicle. This could make a difference as some had a module mounted to distributor, some remote.
Using your test light, probe the negative side of the coil, should blink when cranking the engine. If not, and the distributor turns, either the pickup is bad, you have a wiring problem, or a PCM problem. Make sure to use quality ignition parts. Many aftermarket ignition modules are not worth the money.
