1985 Ford Bronco Problem starting

Tiny
IMWOOKIE2
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  • 1985 FORD BRONCO
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 180,000 MILES
I just got this truck and when I picked it up it needed to be jumped (because it needed a new battery) but it ran fine and I drove it home. When I got it home I installed an new battery and now I cant get it started. It has power and its turning over when I try to start it its just not firing
Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 7:11 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Did you have a check engine light come on or has flashed prior to this problem and when was your last tune-up?

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 7:36 PM

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