No start after replacing spark plugs, wires, distributor, cap and rotor

JOEBBAD

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1993 TOYOTA PICKUP
3.0L
V6
4WD
MANUAL
230,000 MILES

Truck was running and starting fine. I changed spark plugs and wires distributor cap and rotor truck won't start. I pulled a spark plugs wire and used old plug and I have good spark. I jumped the fuel pump and it's running. Haven't touched anything else can't figure it out. Please help.

Saturday, May 1st, 2021 AT 9:54 AM

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JOEBBAD

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I. Tried spraying some carburetor cleaner in intake because still have strong spark and it doesn't even effect it. The rotor is turning if it wasn't I would think it was timing belt that's the way it sounds like turn over.

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Saturday, May 1st, 2021 AT 9:40 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Is it possible for you to record it cranking and upload it for me to hear? The idea that you have spark and fuel (carburetor cleaner) and it doesn't start sounds like a timing issue or a sudden compression issue.

Are you sure the wires were replaced to the correct cylinders?

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, May 1st, 2021 AT 11:19 PM

JOEBBAD

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I will try to record for you.

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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 1:08 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi Joe,

It sounds like a plan. Also, if you can let me know what color the spark was when trying to start it, that may help as well. You want the spark to be a snapping blue color. If it is orange or white, it may be too weak to start the engine.

Let me know.

Joe

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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 6:56 PM