After replacing a broken belt and set the timing, it does not start?

1997 MAZDA B2300
213,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TONY BANE
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Belt broke, set the timing, and replaced the belt. I tried to start it, it has no fire, it does have compression. The engine will turn over. I have not put everything back together. I just have the timing belt on. Also, it has eight spark plugs.
Oct 11, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is the crankshaft position sensor installed yet? Take a look at the pic below. If that isn't reinstalled, you won't have an ignition spark to the plugs.

Let me know.

Joe
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Oct 11, 2022 at 8:19 PM
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TONY BANE
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Thanks, Joe, for your answer. It's 1:00am but I will check it out first thing in the morning and get back to you ASAP. Thanks again, Tony.
Oct 11, 2022 at 10:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

No problem whatsoever. I'm interested in knowing if that is where the issue is coming from, so let me know when you can.

Take care,

Joe
Oct 12, 2022 at 5:22 PM