After a Harmonic balancer was installed the engine turns over but will not run?
1999 FORD F-150
200,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
LARRYGRISH
MEMBER
1 POST
Put one on now truck won't start? turns over but won't run?
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:50 AM
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BORIS K
✓Experienced Mechanic
836 POSTS
Hello,
Do you still have the old harmonic balancer to hand?
The unit incorporates the pickup ring for the crank shaft position sensor.
See image below.
Check that the gear is fitted and that the position of the TDC mark, gap, in the toothed wheel is in the correct place.
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