My truck cranks but will not start

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SCHETTER77
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Truck will crank but will not start. When I went to start it it made a puff noise almost like it backed fired. Now it will not start at all not sure if its my timing or my fuel pump
Nov 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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JDL
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Have a helper crank it,if it still cranks, while you check for spark at the spark plugs. Take spark plug wire loose, use a known good plug or spark tester in the boot, don't pull a spark plug from engine. Ground metal part of spark tester to metal part of engine, watch for spark, engine cranking. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Check for applicable trouble codes. You should be able to check mil codes, yourself, You turn key just till the dash lites come on, no further, cycle key, on--off, on--off, on. You are looking for two digit codes.
Nov 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM
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JDL
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If you think it is a valve timing issue, do a compression test.
Nov 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM
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