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    Can tapping on it revive a dying coil, like a dying electric motor?

    I wouldn't think so, but this happened tonight. Of course I know just because you do 'something' and a problem goes away, it doesn't necessarily mean it fixed it.
    So tonight, on a 'date' no less (how embarrassing), the 85 doesn't want to start after getting some fine Mexican food.
    No spark... the EEC relay was clicking on, but pulling the coil wire off with enough room to arc produced nothing. While cursing that fancy looking mystery coil I installed, I fished around in the trunk for the old OE one, and didn't find it. So I gave the fancy one a couple love taps and she started right up.
    In case of coincidence, I'll also be carrying a couple used TFI modules and the module tool in that car, along with the old coil.
    If its not either of those its got to be the PIP sensor in the distributor right?

    I think the 85 is mad at me, for having to think twice before taking her out for the date.
    Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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    I can't answer your question, but that ending quote from "The Red and Green Show" comes to mind reading this.
    ~David~

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    My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

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    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

    Originally posted by gadget73
    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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      #3
      It's possible...if one of the windings in the coil came/broke loose and it fell back into place from tapping it...but i wouldn't think that fix would last long, especially with engine vibrations. just a thought
      -Phil

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        #4
        Or maybe the connector had a shit connection until you screwed with it?
        1992 CVLX. 5.0 HO/GT40P/T5/3.73/trak-lok with bolt ons. 02 front CVPI setup, rear HPP setup, CVPI shocks around, F250 radiator, e-fans, and the power of 3G. 15.92@89mph, 2.4 60', 4700' elevation (5500' DA) with 3.08 open rear and the old oil chugging 289. RIP.

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          #5
          Maybe he's secretly:

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          Pete
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            #6
            The connector is practically brand new, I gave it a good wiggle with no results. gggrrrr
            Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
            'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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            85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters P71 airbox Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers - budget Alpine driven 10 speaker stereo

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              #7
              I wouldn't play with it and wait to get stuck again. New OEM Coil and if needed TFI and be done with it. At least you didn't have to tell your date you ran out of gas.....Bobby


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                #8
                more likely something flaky with the plug I'd think. Coils will sometimes come back to life if you ice them but I've never heard of tapping one to make it go again.
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                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                  #9
                  If it's got a short, hitting it might move the wires apart so they aren't shorted, but it won't last long.
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                  Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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