172 won't start

[Tony172]

I've bought a 172 cheap but it won't run, it turns over fine and doesn't make any funny noises. The last owner said he was driving it and it just gradually stop on him. Is it possible the timing has jumped?

 

[Tony172]

It has had a new crank sensor and new coil pack if that helps

 

[Dan@SJM]

Certainly possible

 

[Tony172]

Found that the tensioner has packed up and belt has gone slack and cams out of time [emoji20]

 

[Tony Hunter]

Oops.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Found that the tensioner has packed up and belt has gone slack and cams out of time [emoji20]

Couple of engines in the for sale section mate

 

[Tony172]

picking up another engine tomorrow night [emoji2]

 

[Dan@SJM]

If it's got compression you may get away with timing it up and going ahain