• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Still having problems!

  • Thread starter Thread starter a_turbo_stang
  • Start date Start date Jun 13, 2004

a_turbo_stang

Member
Apr 13, 2003
346
0
16
Cincinnati Ohio
Jun 13, 2004
#1
  • Jun 13, 2004
  • #1
Ok I am still having problems with my stang. When I drive it for a lil bit and the motor gets good and hot and I turn her off she does not want to restart. It is getting fuel and fire. It cranks perfect just not starting. If you let it sit for a few hours it will start. Car runs perfect when it is running. I believe it does it when the temp gauge in dash goes over 1/2 to 3/4.
Here are a list of parts replaced.
255 fuel pump, adj fuel regulator, fuel filter, distributer, module on distributer, injectors.
Plugs, wires.

Here is the mods.
GT40 heads, 1.7 RR, Cobra intake, BBK equal length headers, u/d pulleys
cold air intake, 1" intake spacer.

I have tried pulling codes but get nothing. Anyone have any ideas?
 
1

10HoleLX

Member
Mar 6, 2004
257
0
17
Southern California
Jun 13, 2004
#2
  • Jun 13, 2004
  • #2
Did you put silicon grease between the module and the distributer when you installed it?
The silicon grease creates a heat barrier to protect the mudule against high heat.
Just a thought
 

jrichker

StangNet's favorite TOOL
In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions
Mar 10, 2000
27,512
2,813
234
Dublin GA
Jun 13, 2004
#3
  • Jun 13, 2004
  • #3
10HoleLX said:
Did you put silicon grease between the module and the distributer when you installed it?
The silicon grease creates a heat barrier to protect the mudule against high heat.
Just a thought
Click to expand...

Right about one thing and wrong about another ...

The silicone grease helps conduct heat away from the TFI module. Believe it or not, it uses the aluminum distributor housing as a heat sink to soak up the heat it makes while operating. In 94 or later models, Ford saw the error of their ways and mounted the TFI off the distributor to a cooler place in the engine compartment.
 

a_turbo_stang

Member
Apr 13, 2003
346
0
16
Cincinnati Ohio
Jun 13, 2004
#4
  • Jun 13, 2004
  • #4
Yea I put some in between the module. Would not enough of it cause this problem? Thanks for the info.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

M
Electrical 93 5.0 No Injector Pulse
  • machinermac
  • Jul 26, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
15
Views
217
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 1, 2026
Willybill32
L
Engine Why won't the motor start if I have spark and fuel
  • LeviAnderson
  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
430
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 20, 2025
AeroCoupe
B
Electrical Why does my fox body keep frying eecs
  • brandyn200
  • Jun 20, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
282
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 25, 2026
AeroCoupe
A
1987 5.0 speed density Foxbody crank no start
  • Alan2204
  • May 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
319
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2026
Mcmahst
J
Engine Tuning...?
  • justadude07
  • May 30, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
226
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 6, 2026
Blown88GT
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?