[Shotimes] DIS DISconnecting

[James White]

For about 6 years + both DIS plugs on the '93 have been broken and held in
place with a long wiretie.  The DIS has had a few cracks on one end almost
as long.

Merry Christmas

Jim White - greensho@crown.net
Valparaiso, Indiana
'93  5 SPEED   282k few mods
'95  5 SPEED   270k lots of mods
"double clutch"  it's good for both you and your SHO


----- Original Message -----
From: <shewitt@hypercon.net>
To: "Adam J. Green" <ajgreen@epix.net>; "SHOTimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] DIS DISconnecting


> Adam,
>
> Typically, the DIS (and not the plugs) get broken when an
> unfamiliar mechanic changes the clutch and allows the
> engine to shift around during removal/reinstallation.
>
> I beleive it is a relatively cheap part (~$30) used on
> other Fords, so I would replace it first if you can.
>
> I could see some wire ties doing a nice cobjob fix.  Or
> maybe duct tape.  Between those two I could probably fix
> just about any problem... MacGyver style.
>
> Scot H
> 95 Red MTX - 68k
> Lewiston, NY
>
> On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 10:25:26 -0500
>   "Adam J. Green" <ajgreen@epix.net> wrote:
> >Hey guys.... I found out why my SHO was acting obnoxious.
> >The Clips for the
> >DIS module are cracked, thus the DIS becomes slightly
> >DISconnected. What is
> >the PROPER way to repair this? I believe the broken part
> >is the wiring side,
> >not the module its self. Please let me know!
> >
> >        Happy Holidays!!
> >
> >
> >            - Adam J. Green
> >
> >www.geocities.com/greentaurussho
> >1994 MTX, Emerald Green/Mocha
> >K&N, Front Strobes, Indiglo Ford Logo,
> >10 HP Exhaust Tips
> >Alpine CDA-7893 paird with 2 12" Type E
> >_______________________________________________
> >Shotimes mailing list
> >Shotimes@autox.team.net
> >http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes
> _______________________________________________
> Shotimes mailing list
> Shotimes@autox.team.net
> http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes