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can anyone help me with the size socket needed to remove the ignition control module on the distributor for an 88 gt? i have tried every socket i own and either wont fit in the whole or will but does not fit the nut. thanks.
 

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can anyone help me with the size socket needed to remove the ignition control module on the distributor for an 88 gt? i have tried every socket i own and either wont fit in the whole or will but does not fit the nut. thanks.
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its a special bit. you need to go to your parts store and tell them you need a tool for a ford TFI module. They will point you right to it.
 
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thank you very much
 

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What you need is a 5.5mm Deep Thin Wall ¼” drive socket.
 

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The TFI module mounted on the distributor is usually the culprit for a high speed miss on a warm engine. If the problem does not occur when the engine is cold, the TFI module is definitely suspect. You may need a special socket to remove the TFI module, but most auto parts stores will have one for $5-$7.

Be sure to use plenty of the heat sink grease on the new TFI and clean the old grease off the distributor.

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