2.3L wont start

[JohnnyUhlar]

i have a 1997 ranger with a 2.3l manual trans and i cant get it to start. i was driving down the road today and it shut off on me. it turns over but wont fire up. i checked my battery and its still got power. im no mechanic so my knowlege is limited. if anyone has any suggestions or has experienced similar problems please help me. i need to get my truck back on the road ASAP.

 

[06RangerXLT]

check for spark. if no spark, check your crank angle sensor is pulgged in. bottom of the motor. had one come loose on a friends truck.

 

[JohnnyUhlar]

i live down dirst roads and have a lead foot. thats just some additional info. but honestly i dont even know what those things are. could you be more specific? im good with colors and shapes =) i know what the plugs are but i dont know how to check them.

 

[06RangerXLT]

i dont know the 2.3, i have a 4.0. speak to adsm about the subject.

 

[JohnnyUhlar]

whos adsm? im new to the site.

 

[06RangerXLT]

http://therangerstation.com/forums/member.php?u=19892

 

[JohnnyUhlar]

im not having any luck contacting him. anyone on this thread, i still need assistance.

 

[RaceRanger97]

Not sure why you posted this in the prerunner section but you will probably get more feedback elsewhere.