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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994F 150 4WD PICKUP V8-351 5.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1994 Ford F 150 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L
Distributor: Service and Repair
1994 Ford F 150 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8LSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the distributor cap, moving the cap and wires aside to allow access to the distributor.
2. Disconnect the distributor electrical connection.
NOTE: To disconnect the module connector, push on the connector where it says PUSH, then slide connector from module.
3. Mark the rotor position on the distributor, then remove the rotor.
4. Mark the distributor position on the engine.
5. Remove the distributor hold down screw and clamp.
6. Remove the distributor from the engine.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the distributor on the engine, aligning the marks from REMOVAL STEPS 3 and 4. Install the distributor hold down clamp and lightly tighten bolt.
2. Connect the distributor connector, and install the rotor and distributor cap, tightening the screws to 18-23 lb. in. (2.0-2.6 N-m).
3. Disconnect the SPOUT connector, START the engine, and adjust the ignition timing to 10 degrees BTDC.
4. Tighten the distributor hold down bolt to 17-25 lb. ft. (23-34 N-m) and connect the SPOUT connector.
1. Remove the distributor cap, moving the cap and wires aside to allow access to the distributor.
2. Disconnect the distributor electrical connection.
NOTE: To disconnect the module connector, push on the connector where it says PUSH, then slide connector from module.
3. Mark the rotor position on the distributor, then remove the rotor.
4. Mark the distributor position on the engine.
5. Remove the distributor hold down screw and clamp.
6. Remove the distributor from the engine.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the distributor on the engine, aligning the marks from REMOVAL STEPS 3 and 4. Install the distributor hold down clamp and lightly tighten bolt.
2. Connect the distributor connector, and install the rotor and distributor cap, tightening the screws to 18-23 lb. in. (2.0-2.6 N-m).
3. Disconnect the SPOUT connector, START the engine, and adjust the ignition timing to 10 degrees BTDC.
4. Tighten the distributor hold down bolt to 17-25 lb. ft. (23-34 N-m) and connect the SPOUT connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.