1994 Mustang GT 5.0 cranks but does not start

"e" wrote in news:SshQe.689175$cg1.515275@bgtnsc04- news.ops.worldnet.att.net:

Damn! People that buy used 5.0 GT's should be required to take a basic Ford systems course! For EECIV Systems: Does your tach bounce once when you turn key to on

Yes.. power to coil and through coil No..NOT So, Check for CEL and Fuel pump run on key-on, if not.. either Ign sw or PCM power relay. If those work but no one-bounce = bad wire.

THEN Does your tach bounce while you crank it

Yes, pickup and TFI working.. maybe not the best, but working

No, then likely the TFI, second choice the pickup

Get the TFI tool any store and remove it, if caky, replace it with quality product: Echlin or Ford/Motorcraft TFI nad make sure to lube it properly with Heat sink grease. If greasy... still MIGHT be the TFI, esp if it's aftermarket.

If greasy AND motorcraft, not likely the TFI, prolly the pickup.

Budget a problem? Go get a distributer from salvage, insist on same Part #, and Motorcraft TFI with greasy grease on it.

Cheap and you'll have the parts... and dont remove the dist, just replace the parts.