My truck wont start???

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I wrecked my truck a while back and have been repairing it for a while. my friend came over the other day and i got it started. it started just fine for about 3 or 4 days. it didnt sputter or nothin. now it dosent want to start anymore? itll turn over but no fire. i have no clue what the problem is. i checked fuses one was blown replaced it and still nothin. i checked firing order its ok. i dunno if its the ignition or not? my buddy said it could be the coil?? i have no clue im outta ideas... PLEASE ANY AND ALL ANSWERS WILL BE APPRECIATED!!!!!

 

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is battery charged? if so make sure there is power to stator. If power to stator check for power to the coil. then make sure there is power coming from the coil.

 
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ya brand new battery. and starter should be fine. i think its the coil. ill check though thanx bud!

 
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ok ill see bout it thanx bud appreciate the help!

 
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well if it was the plate under the distributor would it crank or just not do anythin at all?

 

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"I wrecked my truck a while back..."

At some point in time Ford installed an "impact switch" to **** the motor in case of a crash. Not sure if it (the switch) canceled the fuel or electric....

A friend blew a tire & the flying pieces (In the wheel-well) activated the switch on his rig....gave them fits trying to get it running again.

Don't know what year/years they installed them but worth a check.... :unsure:

 

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I am not sure if ford did an actual **** switch but I "think" they first went with the inertia switch in 85-86 which cuts power to your fuel pump.

 
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i found out what the problem was everyone thanx for your help... i "OVERTHINK" everythin and checked everywhere. and when i finally took a deep breath and opened my eyes. i found that the ballast resistors plugs out of the two one was unplugged!! dont know how it got to be unplugged but it did. thanx for everyones help and sorry bout my stupidity on this.

 

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