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Old 08-18-2011, 05:23 AM
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Please Help! My 1998 Ford Ranger cranks but won't start. It has spark at the coil packs but it is not getting to the engine? Anyone have a theary on this? I was thinking maybe the timing but I'm no mechanic!

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Old 08-18-2011, 05:55 AM
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Default Re: 98 ranger cranks but won't start

have you checked your getting fuel?
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:06 AM
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Getting fuel just fine.
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:26 AM
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just reread it,spark at coil packs but nothing at end of leads?get a good lead and recheck if still nothing then u need coil packs
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Thank you handyandy you have been very helpful!
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:56 AM
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Default Re: 98 ranger cranks but won't start

I talked to a good friend of mine and he confirmed your theary on the coil packs. Said that if there is no spark at the end of the leads then it's not the timing and to change the coil packs because they aren't putting out enough juice to cause a spark. So off to the parts store I go. Hope this works! I have it sold if I can get it to run again.
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