1999 Dodge Durango wouldn't start

Tiny
RICKY BOUDREAUX
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  • 1999 DODGE DURANGO
  • 162,000 MILES
It was turning over heavy.I put it o top dead center and I start to cangen some parts that was bad. So I change the timing chain spark plugs and spark plugs wire. How can I fixed this problem. I would like to know what I did wrong so I can fixed the problem and get it fixed. You're may last hope.
Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 4:11 PM

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Tiny
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It's on a 5.9L v8
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 4:17 PM
Tiny
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You did replace the timing chain? What is the vehicle doing when you try to start it?
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
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Its turning over
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 5:21 PM
Tiny
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Yes I did changed the timing chain
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 5:22 PM
Tiny
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What should I do. I put all the spark plugs wire. In the firen order.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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When it is cranking, does it sound normal?
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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Its sounds like it wants to but it just turns over
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 6:40 PM
Tiny
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Yes
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 6:41 PM
Tiny
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If it sounds like it is trying to start, I would recheck the timing to make sure it isn't off. Since it sounds normal, you must be really close. Also, if the timing is correct, check to make sure the fuel pump pressure is within the manufacturer's specs and make sure it has a good hot blue snapping spark to the plugs.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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U can smelled the gas.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 8:35 PM
Tiny
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How can I checked the timing
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 8:36 PM
Tiny
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Are you certain that the timing chain was put on correctly? If so, place the engine at TDC and check to make sure the distributor rotor is pointing at the #1 spark plug wire. From there, making sure you know which way the distributor rotates, recheck the plug wires to make sure they are correct.

HOWEVER, that fact that you smell gas makes me think you may not be getting spark to the plugs. Recheck that to make sure it has a blue snapping spark at the plugs.

Joe
PS: Is there any chance that the timing wasn't correct when you installed the timing chain?
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Thursday, October 17th, 2013 AT 8:44 AM
Tiny
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Thanks I found the problem my alternative was lock up
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Friday, October 18th, 2013 AT 1:03 PM
Tiny
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U help ed me out a lot thank you very much
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Friday, October 18th, 2013 AT 1:05 PM
Tiny
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Glad to help.
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Friday, October 18th, 2013 AT 5:17 PM

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