88 ranger crank with no start. Need advice please.

[xposure25]

The bolt that hold the tentioner for the timing belt in place had ripped the threads (there were metal shavings when I pulled the bolt out). I also noticed that the ICM seemed to be malfunctioning. I had a long work week, so I sent it to my local shop. They gave it to me running but with a huge lack of power (0-60 in about 30 seconds) and it would have a lot of trouble getting past 4k rpm. Sounds like timing still, so I am to have them look at it again.

 

[alex881129]

Hello Guys. First of all sorry if this post is in the wrong place.
I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I have a 1993 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 cylinders .
The problem is that when I try to start it, it will only crank but won't start.
If I spray Gasoline by the Air Filter area it will start and won't have any problems at all. I Could spend the whole day driving around perfectly. But any time I turn it off I have to spray gasoline again to be able to start it again.
I tested the injectors connectors with my multi meter and there is no voltage when it cranks.
I have read some forums where people says it could be the Crank Position Sensor , and I have read other that says that could be the Cam Shaft Position Sensor. My truck is "Federal" and I have also read that it doesn't have the Cam Shaft Position Sensor, only Crank Position sensor. (I don't know if that's correct)
It is supposed to be located under the Timing Belt Cover, but I am having troubles trying to get this cover off. I have took off the water pump pulley, the air compressor and I think I need to take the power steering bracket off too, But I can't find the third bolt that is holing it , I have tried to find pictures online but I still have no results.
Please if some body have had this kind of problems let me know how to get access to the crank position sensor, or how to remove that cover.
Thank you very much in advance.
Alex.

 

[enjr44]

Hello Guys. First of all sorry if this post is in the wrong place.
I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I have a 1993 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 cylinders .
The problem is that when I try to start it, it will only crank but won't start.
If I spray Gasoline by the Air Filter area it will start and won't have any problems at all. I Could spend the whole day driving around perfectly. But any time I turn it off I have to spray gasoline again to be able to start it again.
I tested the injectors connectors with my multi meter and there is no voltage when it cranks.
I have read some forums where people says it could be the Crank Position Sensor , and I have read other that says that could be the Cam Shaft Position Sensor. My truck is "Federal" and I have also read that it doesn't have the Cam Shaft Position Sensor, only Crank Position sensor. (I don't know if that's correct)
It is supposed to be located under the Timing Belt Cover, but I am having troubles trying to get this cover off. I have took off the water pump pulley, the air compressor and I think I need to take the power steering bracket off too, But I can't find the third bolt that is holing it , I have tried to find pictures online but I still have no results.
Please if some body have had this kind of problems let me know how to get access to the crank position sensor, or how to remove that cover.
Thank you very much in advance.
Alex.

First off, start a new thread. You will have a lot more folks looking at it.

Second, if it runs when you spray fluid in the intake and continues to run like you said, my best guess is you ignition sw or its wiring is the problem. If you go to the tech section and look at wiring diagrams I think you will find the only difference between start and run is where the engine and electrical system gets it power. From one pin when the key is in start and a different pin when the key is in run.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/EDiagrams/files/Diagram_Ignitionsystem_1990_2_3.JPG

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/EDiagrams/files/Diagrams_StartIgnition83to88_2_3.JPG