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The following EEC4 questions actually applies to various engines but since I have a 3.0, I posted it here. Anybody that is good with EEC4, please teach me!! I don't get it.
My E350 has a 351 with EEC4. It was having drivability problems so one night after it got dark, I check the spark plug wires for "leaks". As expected, I found a bunch of leaks but what was not expected was I found the coil leaking (arcing/lighting up) both internally and externally. I replaced the coil with a NAPA/Echlin and the brand new coil did the same thing. I re-installed the original coil and the NAPA has been "on the shelf" ever since (can't return electrical parts).
A month or so ago I bought a 1992 Ranger. Althought basically in good shape, it does need some TLC, namely a tune-up. It has the original plug wires which arc all over the place. (New plug wires ordered and should be here tomorrow). And like the E350, the coil leaks both internally and externally. Has anybody even seen this? Is it normal? How can a coil which is leaking be any good for engine performance or economy? Would a high dollar aftermarket coil do any good or just be a waste of money? Please, somebody give me your $.02.
Want to check your coil out?....Get the engine good and hot, pop the hood on a dark night, and watch & listen.
Thanks for any input.
Dave
My E350 has a 351 with EEC4. It was having drivability problems so one night after it got dark, I check the spark plug wires for "leaks". As expected, I found a bunch of leaks but what was not expected was I found the coil leaking (arcing/lighting up) both internally and externally. I replaced the coil with a NAPA/Echlin and the brand new coil did the same thing. I re-installed the original coil and the NAPA has been "on the shelf" ever since (can't return electrical parts).
A month or so ago I bought a 1992 Ranger. Althought basically in good shape, it does need some TLC, namely a tune-up. It has the original plug wires which arc all over the place. (New plug wires ordered and should be here tomorrow). And like the E350, the coil leaks both internally and externally. Has anybody even seen this? Is it normal? How can a coil which is leaking be any good for engine performance or economy? Would a high dollar aftermarket coil do any good or just be a waste of money? Please, somebody give me your $.02.
Want to check your coil out?....Get the engine good and hot, pop the hood on a dark night, and watch & listen.
Thanks for any input.
Dave
