Q: Engine not sparking; van cranks but won't turn over
I am trying to figure out what is keeping my engine from sparking. The motor keeps cranking but the engine just will not turn over. It is not a fuel problem and I am 100% positive that it is a spark problem. I removed the cap and the rotor turned when I cranked the engine. I am not a mechanic, but know a little about cars and do most of my own maintenance. I am hoping that you can give me some solutions so I won't have to replace everything in my van before finding the fix.
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