Cranks wont start

1995 NISSAN HARDBODY
300,879 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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SDS7
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Replaced oil pump.. Wont start now didnt do anything else .. I checked the timing. Spark. Fuel .compression. All checked out fine truvk ran great when parked .. Only took a week to get the pump so i had the battery out for the week it was on trickle charge till i replaced the pump then now it just cranks but wont start... Any ideas anyone?
Jan 24, 2016 at 11:46 PM
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SDS7
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Well just went out to try an start it with a little starter fluid its poping out of throttle body .. I dont know but if its doin that im thinkin bent valve or valves not closing all the way
Jan 25, 2016 at 12:37 AM
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HMAC300
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checkfor a valve problem like bent pushrod if pushrod engine or follower fell off if overhead cam
Jan 25, 2016 at 12:39 AM
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SDS7
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Here is what i see
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Jan 25, 2016 at 12:51 AM
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HMAC300
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it's not a complete pic but looks like overhead cam. check compression on all cylinders.
Jan 25, 2016 at 1:26 AM
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SDS7
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There is alot of play in this chain i believe a tentener has broke on rite side
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Jan 25, 2016 at 2:24 AM
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HMAC300
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if there is a lot of slop in it I imagine so. hopefully it didn't damage anything in motor. that is an interference motor so check for bent valves.
Jan 25, 2016 at 4:31 AM
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Outch
Ill seeif i can do a pic
Jan 25, 2016 at 4:36 AM
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STRAILER
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Its sounds like the distributor is off, did you get the problem fixed?
Apr 23, 2016 at 1:48 AM
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