Replaced timing belt got tdc but still no start heard dull thud ? 180 out ? Crank sensor ?

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If you lined up the timing marks on the crankshaft and the camshaft properly, you can't be 180 degrees off--maybe one tooth. Make sure you properly set the tension on the T-Belt, while on the compression stroke, and properly torqued the tensioner pulley afterwards. The problem may be with the Crankshaft Position Sensor, Ignition Control Module (ICM), and/or coil. Check for spark.

Hopefully the "thud " isn't the pistol hitting the valves.How did you set the timing marks?

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If you lined up the timing marks on the crankshaft and the camshaft properly, you can't be 180 degrees off--maybe one tooth. Make sure you properly set the tension on the T-Belt, while on the compression stroke, and properly torqued the tensioner pulley afterwards. The problem may be with the Crankshaft Position Sensor, Ignition Control Module (ICM), and/or coil. Check for spark.

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Can I bypass CPS. Cause gear on balancer that it rides on is broke .

What caused you to replace the T-Belt--preventive maintenance, snapped belt, or blown head gasket?

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What caused you to replace the T-Belt--preventive maintenance, snapped belt, or blown head gasket?

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Ripped and worn was the belt ,

What year, make, model, and engine?

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Hopefully the "thud " isn't the pistol hitting the valves.How did you set the timing marks?

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It's a non- interference motor

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What year, make, model, and engine?

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96 ranger xlt 2.3 L. Manual.

. Check for codes.

. Check all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

. Check for spark. If none, focus on the Crankshaft Position Sensor, Ignition Control Module (ICM), and coil.

. Check for fuel. Can you hear the fuel pump run, when the ignition switch is turned to ON?

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. Check for codes.

. Check all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

. Check for spark.

. Check for fuel.

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Truck was in accident Will codes still be there had battery disconnected

Did you also line up the oil pump sprocket timing mark with the inner cover timing mark?

Attach battery and try to start the engine. Force new codes to be thrown, if necessary.

Since the truck was in an accident, you will also have to reset the Inertia Switch, which cuts off fuel to the engine during impact.

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Since the truck was in an accident, you will also have to reset the Inertia Switch, which cuts off fuel to the engine during impact.

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Already reset inertia switch . Will see if giving codes . And double check spark and fuel .

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Did you also line up the oil pump sprocket timing mark with the inner cover timing mark?

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Yes

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. Check for codes.

. Check all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

. Check for spark. If none, focus on the Crankshaft Position Sensor, Ignition Control Module (ICM), and coil.

. Check for fuel. Can you hear the fuel pump run, when the ignition switch is turned to ON?

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Have fuel , good spark , checked fuses all good , Also have exhaust backfire

A failing ICM will allow you to see spark, even though it's firing at the wrong time. I've seen this many times. It would account for the backfire.

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A failing ICM will allow you to see spark, even though it's firing at the wrong time. I've seen this many times. It would account for the backfire.

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It's not backfiring anymore sounds strong , will check icm like you said , is there an easy way to check?

It's running? What did you do?