Grab the entire thing. To change a failed or possibly failed PIP you have to press the gear off the bottom of the distributor. It's too much hassle when you can easily get an entire distributor.
Grab the entire thing. To change a failed or possibly failed PIP you have to press the gear off the bottom of the distributor. It's too much hassle when you can easily get an entire distributor.i know where a complete distributor with cap and everything sits. if this is the problem what should i pull from it if not the entire thing? i can grab it all friday for dirt cheap more than likely...
i had ran a noid light on the fuel injectors weeks ago. it flashed in a "normal rhythm". will run without spout tonight and report back.The PIP sensor inside the distributor isn't easy to test without an oscilloscope engine analyzer. It can and will cause strange problems.
From the Cranks OK, but No Start Checklist for Fuel Injected Mustangs - see paragraph 1 B
B.) PIP sensor in distributor. The PIP sensor supplies the timing pulse to trigger the TFI and injectors. A failing PIP sensor will sometimes let the engine start if the SPOUT is removed. See paragraph 5A – Using a noid light on the fuel injectors will tell if the PIP is working by flashing when the engine is cranking.
got the tester, not sure how i am going to test it with it not running... any advice? can you apply vacuum to the engine while it is not running and look for leaks that way?Beg, borrow or rent a vacuum gauge to test for vacuum. Your local auto parts store may rent/loan one. You should see 18"-20" of vacuum at 1000 RPM.
Congrats on finding the issue! Now go drive the piss out of it.new dizzy, no problems. it was some part of the distributor the whole time.
no, not yet. moving on to the next part of the resto.Congrats on finding the issue! Now go drive the **** out of it.
i have learned a ton. your knowledge and the patient approach of not just throwing parts at a problem got me back on track. otherwise i would have an empty wallet and a non running car.I am glad to hear that you got it fixed. It has been a very interesting time trying to do remote troubleshooting. By now you have a very good understanding of what can go wrong and how to find the problems.
It is easy to become the victim of the previous owner(s) efforts. These cars have seen lots of time and tinkering, so nothing surprises me anymorei have learned a ton. your knowledge and the patient approach of not just throwing parts at a problem got me back on track. otherwise i would have an empty wallet and a non running car.
as a side note i am thinking that with all the electronic failures in this car someone must have done something like hook a battery charger up backwards or jumper cables. fried it or something. computer and a ton of sensors... something happened.
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