[wrogers55]

Answers: The code reader I bought is an "Equus 3145 Ford Digital Code Reader". Got it on Amazon for $25 and didn't expect much. Turned out to be really nice and comes with a great and simple manual.

My system, which was installed by Bill Littleton (who seems to have disappeared from the board, but was always super helpful) and has the "factory" connector for the code reader is installed along side the A9L in the passenger side well. Super easy plug in. There is also a plastic cover over that test port pig tail that has two holes in it so you can just jump the right connections without thinking about it to get the codes out using the "check engine light" on the dash. Sounded like Morris code to me so I passed on that one and bought the reader that converts the light flashes to an actual number.

I did use the ignition "go to full advance while idling" today and now I understand better how it works. At the end of the "ignition on engine running" code reading process, when the last code is sent or all OK, the computer puts the ignition in full advance mode for 2 minutes. You just put a timing light on it within the 2 minutes and you can set the full advance without all the rpm drama.

I'm starting to really like that little box. But then again, nothing has really gone wrong with it yet......

Pictures are poor but probably tell the story better than I can anyway.