No Spark

[stutaeng]

so it’s possible i dropped it in on the wrong tdc? like exhaust instead of compression?

Yes! Just spin it over 180 degrees and try again to see what it does...

 

[Canon Lansdell]

Yes! Just spin it over 180 degrees and try again to see what it does...

Will try that and update today!

 

[Canon Lansdell]

Tried to rotate distributor 180 degrees. Now it cranks like it should but still doesn’t want to start. Can smell gas. Would an engine code prevent starting?

 

[stutaeng]

Did you check for spark? Codes wouldn't prevent firing, but can give you a hint as to why is not firing. Gas smell is pretty normal under extended cranking. time.

 

[Canon Lansdell]

Did you check for spark? Codes wouldn't prevent firing, but can give you a hint as to why is not firing. Gas smell is pretty normal under extended cranking. time.

I’ve checked spark at the plugs with a grounded tester. Not all but some. Battery was on the weaker side but the arc was a yellowish tint as described by my helper.

 

[Canon Lansdell]

Did you check for spark? Codes wouldn't prevent firing, but can give you a hint as to why is not firing. Gas smell is pretty normal under extended cranking. time.

I’ve checked spark at the plugs with a grounded tester. Not all but some. Battery was on the weaker side but the arc was a yellowish tint as described by my helper.

 

[Canon Lansdell]

Might try and replace spark plugs tomorrow but a thought cross my mind before. The connector coolant temp sensor on the driver cylinder head did seem to pop off at the boot but i pushed the boot back on. maybe it isn’t making good contact causing a no start? or are these trucks before that was a thing?

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

The connector coolant temp sensor on the driver cylinder head did seem to pop off at the boot but i pushed the boot back on. maybe it isn’t making good contact causing a no start? or are these trucks before that was a thing?

That one's just for your temp gauge. The 1 for your PCM is next to the T-Stat.

 

[Canon Lansdell]

So change plugs next? picture is passenger side plugs

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[GoToGuy]

When you induce problems into repair it really becomes wild shots in the dark. As much cranking you need to do, plugs in or out you might leave it on a charger when not cranking. How are you checking for a spark? With a real air gap spark or some other? Is that right, when checking for spark some did not spark? Why check all? And if you did check all, why did some not spark? Should be white blue spark, high energy ignition, no compression resistance. How do you know dist' is 180° out? Guess? At this point rather than alot of " this happened to me, my uncle, friend, eighth cousin", get the manual out and start step 1.