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87 Mustang 5.0 Stalls when Hot
When hot my 87 Mustang 5.0 will buck and stall. Normally it will
'restart' before engine dies completely. WHen this occurs the tach drops to 0 RPM even though the engine is still turning (but with no power). Because the tach drops so fast my guess is that the problem is ignition or electric base. I replaced the Ignition module on the distributor (TFI?) but this had no effect. Any suggestions? |
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87 Mustang 5.0 Stalls when Hot
I am putting all my chips on it being the ignition switch. Wiggle you column
around while driving and see if this duplicates the problem. You can also try applying pressure in each direction while driving to see if does it again. Note: Do not attempt during rush hour or basically in any heavy traffic. Don Manning "gantone1" > wrote in message oups.com... > When hot my 87 Mustang 5.0 will buck and stall. Normally it will > 'restart' before engine dies completely. WHen this occurs the tach > drops to 0 RPM even though the engine is still turning (but with no > power). Because the tach drops so fast my guess is that the problem is > ignition or electric base. I replaced the Ignition module on the > distributor (TFI?) but this had no effect. > > Any suggestions? > |
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87 Mustang 5.0 Stalls when Hot
Actually, the one I bought said "Unit lubricated at factory". Or something
close to that. Don Manning "Backyard Mechanic" > wrote in message ... > "Don Manning" > wrote: > >> I am putting all my chips on it being the ignition switch. Wiggle you >> column around while driving and see if this duplicates the problem. >> You can also try applying pressure in each direction while driving to >> see if does it again. >> >> Note: Do not attempt during rush hour or basically in any heavy >> traffic. >> >> Don Manning > > Long time, Don! > > If NOT that... may be the dist pickup assembly. > > I ASSUME you lubed the TFI when you replaced it.. and it's not a 'Wells' > product. > > -- > Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price > you pay..DEAL with it! |
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87 Mustang 5.0 Stalls when Hot
Thank you for your help. The problem was caused by the pickup,
installed a new distributor and it works great! Backyard Mechanic wrote: > "Don Manning" > wrote: > > > I am putting all my chips on it being the ignition switch. Wiggle you > > column around while driving and see if this duplicates the problem. > > You can also try applying pressure in each direction while driving to > > see if does it again. > > > > Note: Do not attempt during rush hour or basically in any heavy > > traffic. > > > > Don Manning > > Long time, Don! > > If NOT that... may be the dist pickup assembly. > > I ASSUME you lubed the TFI when you replaced it.. and it's not a 'Wells' > product. > > -- > Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price > you pay..DEAL with it! |
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