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Hey guys got a question. I am having problems with my stang. I'll be driving it and out of no where it cuts off. Still have power but the engine shuts off. As if fuel is no longer being delivered to the engine. I turn the car off and try and turn it on. I hear the fuel pump turn on but all I hear is the starter turning but it will not turn over. I can wait about an hour maybe 2 and then she'll turn over and I can driver her again, normally just long enough to get my a$$ home. So after talking to a few people they think I need to replace the Ignition control module. So I figured ok no prob. I go to Pep boys pick up the piece and install. Here comes the next problem. The ICM is on the distributor and I can't unscrew the second screw holding the ICM to the distributor. Can I Loosen the bolt on the block that holds down the Distributor and turn the distributor to the left so I can unscrew that last bolt and then move it back into place after reinstalling the new ICM is it that easy or is it more complicated? Thanks for the advice.

Ruben
 

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You can do that but you need to reset your timing when your done
 
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93 teal terror said:
You can do that but you need to reset your timing when your done
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as you can see I'm new at this reseting the Timing is that difficult? And can you go through the steps thanks

Ruben
 

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Paint the mark on the harmonic balancer with paint -choose 10* or 14* or something else if You have NO2 or other power adder.

Remove the SPOUT connector (do a search if you want a picture of the SPOUT connector) It is the 2 pin rectangular plug on the distributor wiring harness.

Connect timing light up to battery & #1 spark plug.

Start engine, loosen distributor hold down with a 1/2" universal socket. Shine the timing light on the marks and turn the distributor until the mark lines up with the edge of the timing pointer. Tighten down the distributor hold down bolt, Replace the SPOUT connector and you are done.
 
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Beat me to it and your explaination is a little better than mine!! I use chalk not paint till I know where I want car timed and I shut car off when I loosen the distributor and take spout out and put it in just to be safe.
 
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