92 2.4 still won’t start

[Oestreich0785]

So I bought a 92 ranger 2.4 last year and it wouldn’t start I got it for cheap so I figured I could fix it. I was originally told it needed an ECM.
I replaced the ecm. ($140) it was supposed to be pre programmed.
Didn’t start so I started to do a checklist. Fuel pressure was a few pounds under what it should of been so I replaced it. Still wouldn’t start. So I changed plugs (all 8) and wires, cap and rotor TPS and checked the injectors which all seem to be working properly. From what I can tell the timing is on although I was told by someone it looked a couple teeth off. It’s kind of difficult to tell for me if it’s on or not. So after I’ve sunk over $500 in it I am reluctant to sink more money in it.
Any advice on what could still be the issue?
I’m very tempted to just let it sit until I’m able to think about doing a full motor swap. I’m very frustrated and since it’s sitting in my driveway it’s becoming an eye sore. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[tomw]

Before throwing more parts, do an actual check.
Squirt some fuel into a vacuum line attached to the intake manifold(so the fuel goes into the manifold). Crank. If it pops and snorts, you know it likes fuel, and has spark.
Pull a spark plug wire(passenger side. Stuff a spare plug into the wire, and ground the plug to the engine. Drivers side aren't used all the time) Crank, and watch for spark. No spark, fix that.
Rotate the crankshaft so the timing notch on the pulley is aligned with the TDC mark on the belt cover. If that's missing, align the woodruff key to 12noon. Check the triangle on the cam sprocket through the hole in the belt cover, behind the upper radiator hose. It should align with a pointer or a line cast into the head. If not aligned, your cam timing is off. While at TDC, check the rotor if you have a distributor, to make sure it is pointing at the position for #1 plug wire.(if the cam is timed at the triangle, otherwise it could be #4 plug wire position)
If all the above don't get you anywhere, pull all the plugs, and check compression. It should be in the 140psi range if the engine is in good condition, less psi indicates less good.
tom

 

[adsm08]

How did you replace the fuel pressure?

Also, Ford never put a 2.4L in the Ranger.