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Spark issue when warm - TFI replaced

The car has been doing this for awhile now, it will die whenever it gets up to operating temp.  I assumed it was the TFI, so I replaced it.  It is doing the same thing all over again even after getting a new TFI.  What else could this be?
1987 Thunderbird 3.8. Sold :(

1982 Thunderbird - Goodbye 255, Hello 302!

Spark issue when warm - TFI replaced

Reply #1
Might be the PIP in the distributor?:dunno: I had similar issues with my 87 sport, and replaced the dist. all together and fixed the problem.
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Spark issue when warm - TFI replaced

Reply #2
Would a bad coil cause this problem?
1987 Thunderbird 3.8. Sold :(

1982 Thunderbird - Goodbye 255, Hello 302!

Spark issue when warm - TFI replaced

Reply #3
Quote from: amooset
Would a bad coil cause this problem?


Possible, but my bet is the PIP.... Been there and have the T-shirt as well...

 

Spark issue when warm - TFI replaced

Reply #4
codes?
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