2.9L Crank But No Start After Starter Replacement

[ty.forestcom]

50/50 test. If it wont start or try with ether or gas, then it's electrical. Check your spark. Check your timing.

What should my procedure be for timing? I’ve got good spark

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Honestly i don't think its timing, but iirc, pull the spout and put a timing light on it. Should be 10 degrees btdc.
With all the work you've done, maybe a connector didn't seat properly. I had that happen to me. Took 2 months off and on before i figured it out,

 

[ty.forestcom]

Honestly i don't think its timing, but iirc, pull the spout and put a timing light on it. Should be 10 degrees btdc.
With all the work you've done, maybe a connector didn't seat properly. I had that happen to me. Took 2 months off and on before i figured it out,

To be honest I haven’t made it that far on my journey yet. I can read my chilton though. Thank you

 

[ty.forestcom]

Honestly i don't think its timing, but iirc, pull the spout and put a timing light on it. Should be 10 degrees btdc.
With all the work you've done, maybe a connector didn't seat properly. I had that happen to me. Took 2 months off and on before i figured it out,

Any idea what the connector could be? Or just meaning in general? Thx

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

In general, but would most likely be one that had something to do with ignition.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Any idea what the connector could be? Or just meaning in general? Thx

First connection id check is the TFI plug and harness....since that kinda dangles around the bellhousing area a bit.

 

[ty.forestcom]

First connection id check is the TFI plug and harness....since that kinda dangles around the bellhousing area a bit.

I suspect some of the wiring to the fuel pumps or the fuel pumps themselves have been damaged from the exhaust work. It should always prime when first turning the key. And giving it a shot in the intake proves it's not getting enough fuel.

I see you have a 88 so you might have only one pump in the tank. Some of the models had two pumps, one in the tank and one on the frame.

50/50 test. If it wont start or try with ether or gas, then it's electrical. Check your spark. Check your timing.

Good Evening y’all. I got her running!

It was the EEC relay… not the FPR this time lol. I experimented jumping the different wires with a paper clip. The solid red and red with green stripe got her going. It ticked pretty loud for 3-4 mins but eventually came down. Probably just the lifters after cranking with no oil pressure. It still seems to be a bit more than I’m used to, even after idling for 20+ mins and a little drive. I may just be skeptical as it’s been a few weeks, it always had a faint tick. I am really wishing I pulled all the relays off my doner truck while I had it . I can’t find the right one online anywhere. When my FP relay went out I got lucky enough to get it at the junk yard. I doubt the truck still has any but I’m going to check tomorrow. I was able to find one on eBay for $25 so I’m pretty stoked.

Thanks again everyone for your help.