Can't get the truck started. I can get the truck to turn over but will not fire up. I think my distributor is not aligned. I removed it yesterday to do some other repairs.

Check that fuel is being delivered via the fuel pump. If no fuel check fuel pump relay. If fuel is being delivered, depending on how old your vehicle is, check low tension lead near the distributor. It is a small wire on the outside of the distributor. Check for a breakage.

Good luck. S

Make sure ur distrubuter is not out 180 Degrees and also chek all ur connections to ur plugs are good

#1 plug is closest to the front. Take off distributor cap. Remove #1 plug. You want to crank engine until #1 cylinder is on compression stroke. Watch to see direction the distributor rotor is turning. As the compression stroke starts then bring the engine to top dead center by aligning timing mark on crak shaft pulley with pointer. The #1 plug wire goes in the distributor cap hole the rotor is pointing. The #2 wire in the next hole following the direction the rotor turned. Then the #4 wire and finally #3. Firing order 1-2-4-3.

Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 --------- front ' 1 2 3 4 ' of ' 'distributorless ignition vehicle ' 5 6 7 8

Turn the distributor to where it fires the best, snug it down slightly then remove the cap. look inside the cap and check for cracks and debris or a damaged rotor, Could be the module or the wires to it are the culpret, or the timing chain or belt has slipped, if so it may not start. Next try to safely turn the engine to where the pointer on the front behind the lowest pulley lines up with a line on the balancer, preferably at the 0 degree mark, look at the rotor position, maybe put a mark on the housing, set the cap back on and see if the rotor is inline with a plug wire, if not rotate the distributor to the point of alignment, the shaft should not turn but the housing will turn around it. This only a crude quick check but might get you going.

I do not have a breakdown diagram for a distributor, but just the firing orders and description of ignition system for the Dodge Colt and related models (based on Chilton manuals) if that's what you're looking for: FIRING ORDERS Fig. 1: 1990 1.8L SOHC Engines Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Rotation: clockwise

Fig. 2: 1.6L DOHC Engine Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributorless Ignition

Fig. 3: 2.0L Engine Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Rotation: clockwise

Fig. 4: 1.5L Engine Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Rotation: counterclockwise

Fig. 5: 1993 1.8L Engine Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Rotation: counterclockwise

Fig. 6: 2.4L Engine Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Rotation: clockwise

To avoid confusion, replace spark plug wires one at a time. --- Distributor REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Although the distributor can be removed from the engine no matter which cylinder is about to fire, it is a good idea to have number one cylinder at TDC before distributor removal. 1.5L, 1.8L, 2.4L SOHC Engines

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect and tag the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
3. Disconnect the distributor harness connector.
   Fig. 1: Ignition system for the 2.0L engine
   
   Fig. 2: Ignition system for the 1.5L engine
   
   Fig. 3: Ignition system for the 1992-93 1.8L engine
   
   Fig. 4: Ignition system for the 2.4L engine
   
   
4. Loosen the distributor retaining bolt and remove the distributor from the engine. To install:
   
5. Rotate the engine until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on its compression stroke. NOTE: Be careful not to turn it to the No. 4 cylinder TDC on its compression stroke by mistake.
   
6. Align the distributor housing and gear mating marks.
   Fig. 5: Ignition system for the 1990 1.8L engine
   
   Fig. 6: Distributor installation for the 1990 1.8L engine
   
   Fig. 7: Distributor installation for the 1992-93 1.8L engine
   
   
7. Install the distributor into the engine, while aligning the fine cut (groove or projection) on the distributor flange with the center of the distributor mounting stud.
8. Install and tighten the distributor retaining bolt.
9. Reconnect the distributor harness connector.
   Fig. 8: Distributor installation for the 2.4L engine
   
   Fig. 9: Distributor installation for the 1.5L engine
   
   Fig. 10: Distributor installation for the 2.0L engine
   
   
10. Install the distributor cap and spark plug wires.
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

Firing order is 1342. #1 cylinder is closest to front. (By pulleys)



See Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4
Engine Not Rotated

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Turn the engine over until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of the compression stroke.
3. Remove the distributor cap. Remove the wire harness connected to the side of the distributor.
4. Mark the position of the distributor base in relation to the engine block with white paint or other suitable marking material, for reference when reinstalling the distributor.
5. Loosen and remove the distributor hold-down bolt and clamp.
6. Carefully begin lifting the distributor up and out. Once the shaft is clear of the engine compartment, inspect the shaft for cracks in the O-seal, the condition of the shaft drive gear and any other part which could lead to distributor problems in the future.

To install:

1. Check to make sure the engine is still at TDC. Inspect distributor shaft hole to make sure it is free of dirt.
2. Rotate distributor shaft until the painted mark on rotor is pointing toward painted mark on engine block made during removal.
3. Continue rotating rotor slightly so leading edge of the vane is centered in vane the switch stator assembly.
4. Dip entire distributor gear in engine assembly lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent.

If installing a new distributor, ALWAYS add engine assembly lubricant to the engine oil by pouring it through distributor hole onto the camshaft gear. Run engine at idle for at least five minutes before driving.

1. Rotate distributor in block to align leading edge of vane and vane switch stator assembly. Verify rotor is pointing at No. 1 mark on distributor base.

If vane and vane switch stator cannot be aligned by rotating distributor in cylinder block, remove distributor enough to just disengage distributor gear from camshaft gear. Rotate rotor enough to engage distributor gear on another tooth of the camshaft gear.

1. Install the distributor retaining bolt and tighten so the distributor can just barely be moved.
2. Install the distributor cap and, tighten screws to 18-23 inch lbs. (2.0-2.6 Nm).
3. Reconnect battery cable. Start vehicle, and check timing. If timing needs adjustment, refer to the Ignition Timing section.
4. After timing has been set, tighten distributor hold-down bolt to 17-2 ft. lbs. (23-34 Nm).

Engine Rotated with Distributor Removed

1. If the crankshaft was rotated while the distributor was removed, the engine must be brought to TDC on the compression stroke of the No. 1 cylinder.
2. Remove the No. 1 spark plug. Place a finger over the hole and rotate the crankshaft slowly in the direction of normal rotation until engine compression is felt.
3. When engine compression is felt at the spark plug hole, indicating that the piston is approaching TDC, continue to turn the crankshaft until the timing mark on the pulley is aligned with the 0 mark on the engine front cover.
4. Turn the distributor shaft until the ignition rotor is at the No. 1 firing position.
5. Rotate distributor shaft so the blade on rotor is pointing toward paint mark on distributor base made during removal.
6. Continue rotating rotor slightly so leading edge of the vane is centered in vane switch stator assembly. Verify rotor is pointing at No. 1 mark on distributor base.

If vane and vane switch stator cannot be aligned by rotating distributor in cylinder block, remove distributor enough to just disengage distributor gear from camshaft gear. Rotate rotor enough to engage distributor gear on another tooth of the camshaft gear.

1. Install the distributor retaining bolt and tighten so the distributor can just barely be moved.
2. Install the rotor and distributor cap and connect all wiring. Tighten distributor cap to 18-23 inch lbs. (2.0-2.6 Nm).
3. Reconnect battery cable. Start vehicle, and check timing. If timing needs adjustment, refer to the Ignition Timing section.
4. After timing has been set, tighten distributor hold-down bolt to 17-2 ft. lbs. (23-34 Nm).

I think you need to re-time the ignition--remove #1 spark plug (front plug on driver's side), place a ratchet and socket on the crankshaft bolt, stick your finger just into the plug hole, and turn the engine CW through until you feel pressure building in the cylinder. At that point, remove your finger and watch the degree marks come up on the crankshaft pulley or vibration damper as you turn slowly. When the idle firing point aligns, stop turning. Open the distributor so that you can watch either the points just start opening or the reluctor tooth just enters the stator match point while you rotate the distributor body. Tighten the distributor clamp lightly. Check that the rotor is pointing at #1 plug wire. If not, shift the wiring in the cap around until it does while maintaining firing order. The engine should run at that point. Use a timing light to get it right on later. Tighten the distributor when everything is right. Hope this gets you running!

sounds like your not getting fire! I would check to the distributor, the coil is inside the distributor. If you have acess to a good used distributor, then switch them out real quick. It's very easy and it might solve your problem. Just mark where the rotor inside the distributor is pointing, and when you drop the distributor in make sure to align the rotor button in the exact position. If it still doesn't fire then you'll know that's it's not the dist. I hope this helps!

Its easy to set the distributor timming all you have to do is to aligne the crankshaft pully to the marks and see which cylinder is on firing or rather on power stroke you may hve to remove the vavle cover to get the correct cylinder at power stroke which will have the valves (inlet & exhaust )closed.
At the distributor cap removed check out the rotor as to where it is and thts your number one, since you know the firing order so from here you should be able to get the wiring of the distributor correct.
Good Luck.