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crank no spark

My forklift died in the middle of loading a piece of equipment on a trailer. The LPG tank had about 1/4 a tank left. I changed it out for a full tank. The truck cranks but doesn't start. I get 12v to the distributor as well as the regulator shutoff valve and solenoid when turning the key to run for 2 seconds before it shutsoff. When I go to switch the key to run the engine cranks uniformly but I don't ever get 12v to the distributor and therefore no spark. I know that I am getting lpg out of the regulator in that first 2 seconds--key in start.

Dealer suggested ignition switch but it cranks so I feel like that is not it.

Anyone know what would prevent the distributor cap from getting power during ignition?

Anyone have a wiring diagram for this model?
  • Posted 23 Nov 2022 04:35
  • By Brian_Shaeffer
  • joined 23 Nov'22 - 2 messages
  • New Mexico, United States
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Just want to tell you be careful when you are buying the timing belt if the engine is a Mazda l have seen people put the wrong belt on it will work for a couple of months and then break the factory changed the belts from the older motors to a different belt make sure you buy a factory belt with model and serial number.
  • Posted 26 Nov 2022 07:09
  • By Scott_
  • joined 16 May'21 - 306 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Scott
Oil pressure light was on but after cranking for a couple of cranks it goes off along with the coolant light. I topped off the coolant but oil level was good.

I took off the distributor cap and cranked the engine and the dist rotor didn't move. Turns out the timing belt snapped.

Hopefully someone else will find this useful in the future.
  • Posted 24 Nov 2022 00:49
  • By Brian_Shaeffer
  • joined 23 Nov'22 - 2 messages
  • New Mexico, United States
Is it shutting down due to low oil pressure? is the switch faulty
  • Posted 23 Nov 2022 22:02
  • By andrew_k
  • joined 17 Mar'07 - 325 messages
  • England, United Kingdom

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