Motorcraft module.

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  1. simple man

    simple man Member

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    I just noticed some black goo coming out from my Duraspark II module. Does this mean it's going to go, or is it just something that happens with age on these? :huh:
    The car is running fine! :)
     
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  2. Ryan

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    In my experience, electronic stuff seems to work good until you "Let the smoke out" :rofl2:

    The black stuff might just be some sealant from around the plug. But with a duraspark module its never a bad idea to carry a spare in the trunk, just in case.
     
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    Any goo coming from the module is a sign of it starting to fail

    get one and carry it in the trunk till the one on it fails completely
     
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    X2, the power transistor overheats and melts the potting material, that's the goo. I'm with Ryan, get one and carry it in the trunk.:)
     
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    I suggest replace it now instead changing it when it’s raining cats and dogs on the side of the road in the dark. :D
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    And cars whizzing by at 70+mph -- :biglaugh:
     
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    Thanks guys!
    I do have another one so it will be changed immediately! That's just one of those things that says " this just aint right "! :)
     
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