Car cranks, adjusted timing, wont start.

WildStang88 · October 4th, 2011, 02:08 PM

Hey guys, Im in a bit of a bind here. I just installed a new msd distributor and everything was going good. I got a timing light and its set advanced by 12 degrees. Anyone have any ideas as to why its just cranking and not starting?

1988 GT 5.0 H.O. I do want to add that it started and ran. I let it run, went inside and thats when it stalled. Went back out to start it again, ran for a minute and stalled yet again. Ever since then its just cranking over and over.

96paxtonstang · October 4th, 2011, 04:33 PM

Is your fuel pump priming? Have you checked to see if you are still getting spark?

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WildStang88 · October 4th, 2011, 05:41 PM

ok I got it fixed. Yes the fuel pump was priming no problem. Believe it or not the metal plate that goes in between the TFI module and the distributor is what seemed to make the difference. Before I had just tighten one screw in place to keep the module plugged in. For some reason you have to completely tighten the thing (TFI module) down all the way (both screws). I turned the key and it fired right up. Had to re-adjust the timing again. So if anyone in the future is replacing the stock distributor with a new one make sure the module is tightened all the way down.

October 4th, 2011, 02:08 PM	#1
WildStang88 Newbie 1988 N/a Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FL Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	Car cranks, adjusted timing, wont start. Hey guys, Im in a bit of a bind here. I just installed a new msd distributor and everything was going good. I got a timing light and its set advanced by 12 degrees. Anyone have any ideas as to why its just cranking and not starting? 1988 GT 5.0 H.O. I do want to add that it started and ran. I let it run, went inside and thats when it stalled. Went back out to start it again, ran for a minute and stalled yet again. Ever since then its just cranking over and over. Last edited by WildStang88; October 4th, 2011 at 03:47 PM.

October 4th, 2011, 04:33 PM	#2
96paxtonstang Regular 1992 Mustang GT dont know yet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anderson California Posts: 113 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is your fuel pump priming? Have you checked to see if you are still getting spark? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ ______________ Mods: Paxton Novi 2000 @10psi 3.73 gears 255lph fuel pump Lucas 42# injectors Trick Flow 75mm upper intake Trick Flow 75mm throttle body Diablo "MAFia" Dyno tuned by Force Fed performance Sacramento Ca

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October 4th, 2011, 05:41 PM	#3
WildStang88 Newbie 1988 N/a Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FL Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok I got it fixed. Yes the fuel pump was priming no problem. Believe it or not the metal plate that goes in between the TFI module and the distributor is what seemed to make the difference. Before I had just tighten one screw in place to keep the module plugged in. For some reason you have to completely tighten the thing (TFI module) down all the way (both screws). I turned the key and it fired right up. Had to re-adjust the timing again. So if anyone in the future is replacing the stock distributor with a new one make sure the module is tightened all the way down.

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