Will not start

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FRAMESCR8PINTOY
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Stupid question, but how do I go about doing that?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Well, while doing the tests you mentioned, we noticed that when cranking the engine, the rotor does not move, time gear belt busted?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Four cylinder two wheel drive manual.

I did a head gasket now it will not run. I have spark and fuel.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You probably did not align the cam and crank properly.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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You need an ohmmeter to check for resistances/continuity.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Well, I would say that if the distributor rotor does not turn that yes the timing belt is probably broken. You will have to pull the upper belt cover and check to see if the belt is turning when cranking or not. Here is a picture of what all is in there. If you find a broken belt I would plan on the belt the tension-er and idlers and water pump sense the belt drive the water pump.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_Graphic_165.jpg

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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How can I make sure that the timing is set right?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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After I replace the belt what are the timing positions for the crank and drive shaft?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Put the engine's number one piston on its compression stroke/TDC then align it-remove the distributor and restab it and make sure rotor is pointing to the cap number tower as indicated in the repair manual.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_timing_13.jpg

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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here are the timing marks. If you need anything else just let me know. Also let me know the outcome okay.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_Graphic1_19.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_Graphic_166.jpg

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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the crank mark supposed be is the key on the crank?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks got it running, but still runs a little rough. How can I adjust it so it runs smooth? Plugs and plug wires are new, spark plugs are gaped properly, new igniter and coil and distributor and rotor. Was timed digitally, so anything else I can do?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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Once a day, maybe twice but mostly first starting after it has sat for a while the truck will not start. No cranking, no nothing. Then once I turn the key off and try again it starts fine and the problem will not duplicate again for a while. Does not seem like a loose connection kind of issue. Was thinking starter relay or safety switch? Maybe solenoid?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The timing mark is on the crankshaft sprocket should be position six o'clock. Are you using a repair manual or just playing it by ear?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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Hi yotaguy,

Could be:
1. Ignition switch.
2. Solenoid, could be loose wire.
3. Starter. Carbon might be running low or contaminated. Additional clicking of the solenoid sometimes makes it work.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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Okay, if you would do a compression test just so we know where it all stands. These engines do have a head gasket problem on the right (passenger) side. Most are on recall. So first things first check compression and lets take it from there.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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156,000 miles and standard transmission. Lately the truck has not been starting very well. When I got to start the truck all I hear is a click. After trying the ignition multiple times and depressing the gas pedal the truck will finally start. I had the battery and alternator checked and they are fine and the truck runs great once it gets going, so I am kind of at a loss as to what the problem is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sounds like the starter. Next time it will not crank, check for power at the small wire on the starter. If it has and no crank, starter is bad.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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I replaced the starter and the truck ran great for about a month. Now the truck engine will turn over but not start. Any thoughts?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
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Fuel pressure? Spark? Injector pulse?
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