1991 Ford Ranger won'r start

[cptdave1996]

I parked my truck last winter, I don't use it much anymore. I went to start it and the battery was dead so I tried jumping it off. I let the battery charge a little and turned the key. I turned over fast but it would never hit. I made sure that I had gas in it, the fuel gage doesn't work. I put 10 gals in it. Tried it again and nothing still. It has never done this before. It usually starts right up after sitting. I checked the plugs and they look fairly new. I have coil packs no distrubitor so I can't check the points. It is a 4 cly and has 8 plugs. I even used starting fluid and it still didn't hit so I am sure that it is something to do with the plugs...

[jonmark1985]

Did you check for spark at the plugs? If it wasn't present many times it is from the ignition module failing. It is located by the lower part of the intake manifold. Many parts stores can check these.

[fireball0012]

A battery can be so bad that it can not be jumped. Take the battery off on have it tested first before you start throwing parts ot it.

[f-superduty]

fire ball is right the engine has to crank i think at leat 300 to 500 rpm to fire off
if battery is very weak it wont fire.

[jonmark1985]

I thought most motors cranked around 70 rpm.

[Mike J.]

How long did it set?

Things can rust or corrode inside the engine w/o periodic oil flow. If it's cranking fast, it sounds like valves are stuck open.

[RedRanger91XLT]

According to Haynes if the engine turns over but doesn't start your battery might be the problem. You could also try seeing if your battery terminals are loose. If that doesn't work, try resetting the fuel pump. If none of those works get back to me.

[naturallysmashed]

hmm.. its cranking fast.. and starting fluid didnt do anything.. check the spark. there probably isnt any.