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Crank no start on a turbo and cammed pushrod 5.0

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Hey guys, looking for some help here. recently got tasked with getting a 1989 mustang running again. its a pushrod 5.0 automatic. its current got an f303 cam and stock pistons. rockers have been upgraded but unsure of the heads. was told it has 60lb injectors. currently also has adjustable timing gears installed at the 4 degree mark on the crank gear (making it a 2 degree advance on the cam gear) and distributor locked down at 10 degrees. owner also installed a standalone microsquirt ecm that plugs into factory harness. needing help to get a base line tune to even get the car started. its currently stuffing a crank no start and dumping a lot of fuel. been struggling for a couple days and needing help
 

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A base A9L tune (MS has downloadable base maps)should fire her up and run. Is it even attempting to start. Fuel pump primed? Checked fuel pressure?

Two things I ALWAYS LOOK FOR. Is it firing AND is it getting fuel. THAT WORKS ON ANYTHING. From weed eater to big body 1000K Hp engine.
 
Last edited: Sep 11, 2026

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Guess they got it.
 
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