88 Ranger Starting Issue after Vacation

[Grant C]

Hey, so I recently got back from a week long vacation and when I got back my 88 ford Ranger now won’t start. It started just fine when I left.
A few weeks before I left it had trouble starting and I replaced the spark plugs and cables, distributor cap, and ignition coil, before figuring out it was the timing belt.
Once fixed ran great again but now I can’t figure out what the problem is.
I checked the battery and fuses, not sure where to go from there.
any ideas???

 

[Uncle Gump]

Does it crank?

 

[Grant C]

Yes it cranks. So I don’t think it’s the starter or battery.

 

[Grant C]

I’ve noticed that I don’t hear the fuel pump engage like I used to when I turn the key to the on postion. And after closer inspection I don’t hear the fuel pump relay or starter relay click either when turned into the on position

 

[Uncle Gump]

Yeah... when you key on... EEC fuel pump relay should click.

Try disconnecting and inspecting the connections.

 

[Grant C]

Tried that and there was a little bit of rust and corrosion but was cleaned off

 

[Grant C]

Also it was only in one relay I imagine the other one would still click if that was the problem

 

[Uncle Gump]

Also it was only in one relay I imagine the other one would still click if that was the problem

Depends... the EEC relay powers the fuel pump relay.

 

[Grant C]

Okay I’ll replace it and see if that works. Thank you for the help I will hop back in the chat and let you know either way

 

[Uncle Gump]

I wasn't suggesting to start putting parts on.

Get your test light and your DMM and start testing.