getting no sparc

[shoco]

I just had some service done on my 91 SHO, including replacing that pesky starter (got tired of intermittent cranking over 5-6 years...), fuel filter, and an inspection of the timing belt (replaced 7 years/40000 miles ago). Car ran great for a couple of weeks, then one morning would not start, but the starter will crank like there's no tomorrow. Anyway, I pulled a plug and observed no spark while cranking the engine. What are the possible problems here? Up to now, I have never had trouble with starting the car, stalls, etc.

 

[projectSHO89]

Observe the tach while cranking.

Any reading on it?

Might be CPS, CID, DIS, or PCM at this point or related wiring/fuses.

Steve
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[Slo-Sho]

I know this is a dumb question, but, when you pulled the plug did you ground it with the plug wire still attached?

 

[shoco]

Your input reminded me this is not my '69 LTD (only other car I've ever owned). I went out this morning and (blindly) unplugged and inspected several connectors under the hood. I found 1 that appeared to have oxidation on the pins. After inspecting 6-8 such connections, I turned the ignition to observe the tach only to have the car start just fine after 3 days of no success.

 

[sho_time92]

Its going to be one of 3 things and those are your crank position sensor, your cam position sensor or even your coil pack

 

[ISHOU]

Hey Shoco, where in Colorado are you? My first car was a 70 Galaxie 500. That 351 Windsor in my Galaxie surprised more than a few people for how quick it was.

<small>[ August 01, 2002, 09:13 PM: Message edited by: ISHOU ]</small>