I have a 1985 ford ranger 2.3l 5sp Manuel 4x4. I was driving the other day and it just shut off and it wouldn't start back up. It cranks over but doesn't start. I'm not getting any spark. I replaced ignition coil, ICM, wires, cap and rotor and there is little spark and it's not strong or constant. There is no crank sensor for this truck either. Please help!!

 

Crank sensor is the distributor.
When distributors were removed crank sensors were added/needed.

Does the rotor turn when cranking the engine?
So timing belt is not broken.

Do you have a carb or fuel injection?
Have you tried adding fuel manually if fuel injected.

For an engine to just die while driving there are only a few things to look at.
Broken timing belt is first.
No fuel is second, add fuel manually to intake and see if engine starts then dies, so no fuel from fuel system.

Spark this 3rd, check for full 12volts at Coil +

 

The rotor is not spinning when I crank the motor over

 

Then timing belt is broken.
If distributor is not turning then ICM doesn't know when to make a spark.

It didn't damage the engine, Lima 2.3l is a non-interference engine.

 

Thank you I appreciate your help