sparkplugs and wires

I changed the fuel filter inside the frame rail a few months ago
Today I swapped out the EEC-IV
The electronic dwell control
It was mounted on the firewall behind the battery control center

I want to know the location where is the ICM MODULE THAT FIRES THE COIL

Sat morning I'm going to replace the distributor cap and the rotor

Then plugs and wires

Replace the cap and rotor too. If you spend a little more on the cap you can get the one with the brass contacts inside. I think Napa sells them. You got the good iridium plugs.

The 460 was known for fuel filters. A lean condition could produce a hotter engine and issues. When was the last time the filter replaced.

MrWizard wrote:
i dont have a code reader for the OBDI
looks like something else i need to buy

nothing on the dash board

You won't find a code reader for OBD1 at least I could not find one for my OBD1 454, but if you short out two pins in the connector that a code reader would go with a paper clip it will blink out the codes that you can count the service light blinks which translates to a code. 12 blinks means every thing is normal on a Chevy, Ford would have different codes.

New iridum plugs.
Find some quality wires.
There are plenty of after market parts better than OEM.

i dont have a code reader for the OBDI
looks like something else i need to buy

nothing on the dash board

For a 460 or a 454 engine of that vintage I would get the Taylor 10.4 mm wires they are made to withstand high heat produced by both of those engines. They come with a FG sox that fits over each spark plug. If you start your engine at night and look closely at the wires you are likely to see small arcs for the wires to the engine block(ground). These thinner wires(8mm or less) will break down after a while from the high heat. I would just get any of the majors brands of spark plugs. Are you showing any codes yet from the backfires?

my autozone did not have the motorcraft sparkplugs in stock

but i did get a set of Autolite XP25 Iridium plugs

thanks for all the help

ArchHoagland wrote:
When it comes to vehicle electric items I've found OEM is the best.

I concur completely. AC Delco for GM, Motorcraft for Ford. Every time.

MSW (Magnetic Suppression Wiring) wiring and Bosh fine wire platinum plugs, longevity and performance.