TFI

[Quick Pony]

Can someone please explain how to remove and replace the TFI for my 1991 LX 5.0 convertible.?

Do I have to remove the distributor?


I have never done anything regarding the distributor except replace the cap and rotor.

Thanks

 

[PUNISHER RACING]

no remove the two screws and slide it down out. use dieelctric grease on the new one

 

[dgollem]

Helps if you buy the "special" tool, a thin wall socket that fits in the TFI. May not be able to get it with a regular soxket. Tool is about 6 bucks at most stores. May have to turn the distributor to gain access but do not have to remove it. If you dont have a timing light mark the dizzy with a sharpie so you can turn it back to the same place. The dieletric grease is for the eletrical connection also highly recommend heat sink compound for the tfi to dizzy mating surface.

Hope this helps.

 

[Quick Pony]

Thanks alot guys.

Hopefully the car will start after a new TFI.


Larry

 

[jrichker]

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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