Foxbody starting problems

[Mach1]

http://www.cb4x4.com/PDFs/Engine%20-%20EFI%20-%205.0l%20eec%20iv%20testing.pdf

7) Move breakout box timing switch to "COMPUTED" position.
Set DVOM on 20-volt scale and measure voltage between test pin No. 36
and chassis ground while cranking engine. If voltage is between 3.0
and 6.0 volts, EEC system is NOT at fault. TFI ignition system should
be diagnosed. If voltage is less than 3.0 volts or more than 6.0
volts, go to next step.
8) Turn key off and wait 10 seconds. With breakout box
installed, disconnect ECA and TFI. Set DVOM on 200,000-ohm scale and
measure resistance between test pin No. 36 and test pins No. 16, 20,
26, 40, and 60 for short to ground. Measure resistance between test
pin No. 36 and test pins No. 37 and 57 for short to power. Measure
resistance between test pins No. 36 and 56 for short to PIP. If any
reading is less than 10,000 ohms, repair short in harness and repeat
QUICK TEST. If engine still does not start, go to next step. If all
readings are 10,000 ohms or higher, go to next step.

[86lxttop]

I don't have a break out box lol I'll have to do it the neanderthal way... :/

[86lxttop]

I've hooked up 2 stock distributors and even bought a brand new Msd. Still the same so the tfi is most likely ruled out.

[Baron Von Crowder]

the timing marks don't change with the spout connector in or out...

the wire between pin 36 at the ecu connector and the distributor is damaged.

i'm pretty sure the computer is fine. the problem is probably with the wire tuck and the relocated wiring running through the fire wall. he just sounded so certain that was it lol. Will definitely dig into it asap

i've hooked up 2 stock distributors and even bought a brand new msd. Still the same so the tfi is most likely ruled out.

ttt

[86lxttop]

I did the wire tuck 6 years ago. I guess it could finally be causing me problems... :/

[86lxttop]

What's the timing supposed to do when you take the spout connector in/out? It changes correct?

[86lxttop]

?????????

[BigDumbRedneck]

Spout in--timing should change. Spout out--timing should stay steady.

[86lxttop]

Spout in--timing should change. Spout out--timing should stay steady.

Shouldn't it read as a 20 degree difference with the spout in vs. out?

[Baron Von Crowder]

it should advance when you put the spout in.

Have you checked your wiring yet?

[BigDumbRedneck]

Shouldn't it read as a 20 degree difference with the spout in vs. out?

It could. With the spout in, the timing should move around. With the spout out, it should stay where you set it. Stock is 10 BTDC.