Hi Steve:
So THAT's what background was to my problem! On the Alpine V-6, I had
the same problem for several months. Not knowing about this lawsuit, I
tried a number of things while getting used to the engine cutting out on
me at odd times and having to coast to the side of the road.
Finally I'd eliminated everything else and (like you)I bought a
replacement module at Pep Boys for $25.00. The car has run like a champ
ever since. I also put the module under the dash, so that might have
helped keep it cool--or not.
I had no idea that this was a widespread problem. Thanks for telling me
about it--but, if the problem is the module, and the fix is available at
a local parts store--is there another reason why these electronic
distributors aren't used on Tigers? From all that I'm hearing about the
Pertronix unit and the associated tach problems, the "stock"
"re-moduled" ford unit still seems easier to deal with--were there other
problems besides the module?
Regards
David
Steve Laifman wrote:
>
> sosnaenergyconsulting@home.com wrote:
> >
> > I'm kind of new to the list, but I was wondering: is there any reason
> > not to go to the '80's stock electronic distributor and ignition module?
> > I guess the blue cap doesn't look stock, is that it?
> > It seems like it would be a "bolt on" solution, and if it fits an '80's
> > 302, it seems like it would transfer to a 260 or a 289.
> > Am I missing something here?
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > David Sosna
>
> David,
>
> Yes, you ARE missing something, and this is not "new" news, but news of
> a settlement in a case that has been running for years. And mine failed
> on a Mustang II!!
>
> The New York Times
> Monday, august 13, 2001
>
> "FORD TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN SETTLEMENT
>
> The Ford Motor Co. has reached a preliminary agreement to settle
> lawsuits in five states by paying to replace defective ignition systems
> in millions of cars that, many owners said, could stall, often on
> highways, across railroad tracks, and in other dangerous situations.
>
> <snip>
>
> Last year, the judge accused the company of an enormous cover-up by
> concealing the design defect from regulators and consumers. An estimated
> 22 million cars contained the faulty ignition system, and as many as 15
> million are believed to still be on the road. Most were produced between
> 1983 and 1995. ......."
>
> In my case, on the 302 V8 Mustang II, the inner fender wall mounted
> electronic module (brick) became hot, from it's own generated heat, it
> would cease working. I was going 70 mph on the San Diego Freeway at 10
> pm, coming home from the airport, when the motor just stopped. I cut
> across light traffic to the upcoming off-ramp, and made it to a gas
> station (closed of course), where I could call the Auto Club. It was not
> a hot day, nor did the engine run hot. After about a 45 minute wait, I
> tried again, and it started. So I went home and replaced the module for
> about $50, and got the "Heavy Duty" module. Thought it was just another
> random failure.
>
> Tales of life in the Fast Lane.
>
> Steve
>
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