89 Bronco II ran like a beast and now won’t start???

[Casiokorg]

Hey everyone, thanks for reading.
Symptom here:

I’ve got a 1989 bronco II 2.9 v6 manual. Less than 100,000 miles and was running like a beast until about 2 weeks ago.

I was waiting at a red light and when I went to shift into 1st, it stalled. Now every time I try to start it, it sounds just like the video above. I’ve replaced the TFI and still nothing.

Any ideas on what I should do next? I have some experience - replaced alternators, starters, etc etc, but limited tools and all work will have to be done in my driveway.

should I check fuel pump next? If yes - where exactly is it?

Thank you in advance for your advice!

 

[Uncle Gump]

Try the 50/50 test...

give it a bit of fuel (doesn't need much)... even a small shot of starting fluid

crank the engine... did it start or at least fire?

yes... spark is working. start looking for a fuel problem

no... you have no spark

 

[Casiokorg]

I put some fuel in, but is starting fluid something different?
Where can I find the spark plugs?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Ummm...

I'm sorry... but if you need to ask us where your spark plugs are... you should phone a friend that does a little side work on vehicles.

 

[groovtubin]

Hey everyone, thanks for reading.
Symptom here:

I’ve got a 1989 bronco II 2.9 v6 manual. Less than 100,000 miles and was running like a beast until about 2 weeks ago.

I was waiting at a red light and when I went to shift into 1st, it stalled. Now every time I try to start it, it sounds just like the video above. I’ve replaced the TFI and still nothing.

Any ideas on what I should do next? I have some experience - replaced alternators, starters, etc etc, but limited tools and all work will have to be done in my driveway.

should I check fuel pump next? If yes - where exactly is it?

Thank you in advance for your advice!

The TFI troubleshooting chart here is GOLD..if ida jus ttowed it home itd saved me $300+ dollars as shop couldnt fix, n charged me...w/chart here found an open wire from coil secondary to Pin 5 of TFI connector w/o Start/Run/Coil voltage at TFI it will NOT start, and of course no fuel if applicable, my pump PRIMES at key ON ( u can hear it) did yours?