Not firing

1987 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
95,578 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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J.HENDER35
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I put a new distributor cap, rotor button, wires, coil, and timing chain which was really loose. I'm wondering why it is not firing? It is turning over, but it is not firing.
Feb 16, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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CATAFINA
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The valve timing could be the problem- , it could have jumped. Try realigning the camshaft and crankshaft then go from there.
Feb 16, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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CAR-MAN145
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Even if the timing is off you will still get spark. Are you getting spark? If not check power to the distributor.
Feb 17, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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