1999 Dodge Dakota replaced trans and now cant get to start

NJPWEP74

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1999 DODGE DAKOTA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
62,000 MILES

I had my trans rebuilt and have not been able to get the truck to start.I replaced the coil and still no spark?HELP

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 AT 8:44 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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IS the crank sensor on the bell housing installed?

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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 AT 10:22 AM

NJPWEP74

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Just installed new $120 crank sensor. Turned engin over 2 times and cracked sensor in two. What could have done this?

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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 AT 8:17 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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It sounds like it wasn't properly installed. It had to hit something. Check for evidence of where / what may have hit it.

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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 8:13 AM

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Thats what I was asking you !

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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 8:59 AM

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Depending on the manufacturer of the sensor, there will either be a thin plastic rib on the end that is designed to wear off or you must install a paper spacer on the end which will slide off when the engine starts. Those are designed to set the proper air gap. If you're installing a used sensor that had a rib, it must be sliced off, then the paper spacer must be used. If the new sensor didn't come with the spacer already stuck to the end, they are available from the dealership parts department.

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