QuestionI have power to my coil but no spark from coil to the distributor. I have replaced the coil thinking it was bad but I still have the same problem. while I was checking for spark at the coil my daughter turned off the truck and a little inch square by 2 inch long box right next to the voltage regulator on the passenger side fender well kept ticking after she turned the truck off. Does that little box have something to do with the spark from the coil to the distributor. Am I missing something simple or is this a complex issue. What else would control the spark if the power going into the coil is good
AnswerHi Bruce,
One word: Duraspark.
The Duraspark ignition module is probably bad. It was a very common issue with that era Ford trucks.
I haven't a clue what the clicking box is or why it would be clicking with the key OFF.
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