Should the motor turn over freely if timing chain is broken.

[skib]

Just purchased the car, motor turns over freely but won't start. Could that be the timing chain or what other problems could it be. It's an 1996 - 1997 Ford Explorer.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Do you hear the fuel pump prime when you turn the key?

 

[skib]

Fuel pump works fine

There is heaps of fuel pumping from the fuel pump. After taking the tappet cover off have found a new timing chain has been fitted at the front. When turning it over it back fire a little, could this be the timing c hain out by one tooth or could there be a sensor gone.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Maybe they messed up the position where the timing chain sits? Check to see if both gears are aligned correctly with their timing marks. Did it start when you first purchased it?