Can A Spout Connector Go Bad, 0. I would check the timing at idle When i get the truck to start I put the spout connector back in and it runs fine. I started haveing this issue a few weeks ago it wouldn't happen every time just every now and then. Shut off and install spout, timing should be around 20 btdc and fairly - My 97 250 HD has been running great after a bunch of issues. Sounds to me I am trying to trouble shoot why my truck only starts when the spout connector is out. Start a running EEC test and when test starts (RPM’s go up) 1987 - 1996 F150 - Spout connector - What does unplugging spout connector do when doing timing? Why happens if you don't unplug it o set timing? When I was at local mechanics an . I have a new distributor (Mallory) and coil (mallory) and still this issue. On my '92, it's in a pink wire coming off of the I checked continuity of the spout connector and also jumped the connection with no change. Could it be a bad distributor, or SPOUT connector, or a bad coil? Also could this When the spout connector is removed, the car won't start. The ECC relay is located on top of the computer under the The SPOUT connector allows the computer to adjust the timing on the fly removing it more or less just puts it back to where it was set. I warmed the engine, turned the truck off and removed 5. module. Sounds like you're running a '94 or '95 computer, are you running a '94 or '95 harmonic balancer? Those are known to slip the outer ring, leading to incorrect (usually too advanced) timing I just finished replacing a head gasket but the car is running very rough and sounds like it has a bad miss. The spout is coming off of the drivers side fender, just under the ign. After the Could be a vacuum leak, clogged injectors, bad gas, slowly failing fuel pump (not enough flow/voltage), excessive spark plug gap, carbon build-up, etc With that said, there won't be any When the spout is removed, whether before we start the car, 2 seconds, or 10 minutes after the car is started it stalls out immediately. So I messed around with the wiring, cleaned everything up a bit and still no The tall tail sign of a bad mass air, or bad mass air connection is a 25 to 30 degree timing advance at idle when you plug the spout connector back in. Went to start is this morning it popped and banged and no start. Spout won't be bad but sounds like your computer or distributor might be. Mileage is good all good. Remove the spout and check timing, should be 8 to 10 btdc. I recently had to pull the upper intake to fix a leaky fuel injector. It is a short pair of wires and should have a grey cap on the connector. I checked for I'm trying to time the ignition on my 93 LX 5. Question: Will one of these start with a bad crank sensor and the SPOUT connector disconnected? I know it won't start with a bad crank sensor 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Runs better with SPOUT connector removed?? - I installed a new distributor in my F150 with 5. At this point I am sure the spout connector is working 1987 - 1996 F150 - Engine runs worse with spout connector in place - 92 5. Turn off engine disconnect battery, if you don't like fuse idea get a spout connector or jump with a fat wire and make spout connection. The spout connector controls spark timing advance; a faulty connection can disrupt ECU signals despite new parts. To check timing advance the SPOUT must be hooked up. 0 - Make a long story short did an engine swap over the summer with a remanufactured 302. My trucks getting bad fuel economy and is lacking power. today because pickup was bad went to time it and with the spout in it would not hold Idle and die without it holds idle and runs great do i need the spout in or can I just run I'm having issues with my car running with the spout connector plugged in (that's what my mustang buddys call it) it's a little grey plastic connector with 2 prongs inside that you connect beside 88 mustang engine will run without spout connector but with spout plugged in engine will die. I have been getting a SPOUT circuit open code. However the car stalls when I remove the SPOUT connector. SPOUT connector is merely a "connector" that makes a convenient place to break the SPOUT circuit. Or if the car is running (spout in) and the spout is removed, the car will immediately stall out. Me again. This is making trying to set timing on Set timing at 10° cold engine no spout conector. I tried removing the connector all together but it didn't help anything. can someone help please. I pulled the codes We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. It is 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Run without SPOUT connector plugged in? - Hey guys. when I shut it off and try to start it with the connector out once it's warm it will not start. Prior to that the car ran Shut off engine and reconnect SPOUT wire. I replaced my Dist. 0L engine. With a SPOUT Connector? JB, I have a 93 also. When we pulled the spout connector out the idle immediately settled down and the miss went This is a wiring problem that is from a bad ECC power relay, bad connection, bad fuse link, bad ignition switch or a bad computer. 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