Question I have a 1986 Ford F150, 4 wheel drive with a 302 engine. I pulled out of my driveway and it was running fine. I went about 1/8 mile and it died, just like I had turned the key off. I tried to restart it, it would turn over fine but would not start. I used a tester and found that there was no fire coming out of the coil. I tested the two wires coming to the coil from the ignition. One was constant hot while the key was on and the other one was not hot at all (wether key was off or on). I changed the coil, the coil wire, the condenser, the ditributer cap, the distributer (including electronic module connected to the side of the distributer),and the electronic brain (under the dash). None of these things have changed what it is doing. It still turns over good but will not start, and has no fire coming from the coil.
I am completely lost on what might be wrong with it, or what to evan try next. I live in a very rural area and the closest real mechanic is an hour one way. I have had three of the local, shade tree mechanics, look at it. They are as lost as I am on what to do with it. So if you have any ideas or advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
AnswerHi,
Sorry this is so late...I was out of town taking care of some parent plans.
Now I realize you have checked the spark, but make sure the fuel cutoff switch hasn't tripped. It should be under the top edge of the floormat on the passengers side. Has a red button. At least check it and press the red button a few times.
Then wiggle all the connectors in those wires under the hood. Make sure there is a good ground from the engine to the firewall.
Van
