99 2.0 voltage readings opinion please

[chevyn0va1]

I checked voltage before starting was sitting at 13 I started the car got 14.44 put all accessories on and was getting 14. I disconnected the negative cable car stayed running and was reading 13.80.

Funny thing I noticed when I put the a/c on the cooling fan came on and when it did the voltage steadily fell. I dropped from 13.86 (12:41pm) to 13.47 (12:52).

After I was done getting reading I shut the a/c off and the voltage stayed at 14.15v

My question is would any of this cause my no start condition that has plagued me? Running the a/c and defrost is the only constant thing in my problem. (I have narrowed it down to that from about 5 things that was common).

1999 2.0 escort SE 5 speed sohc

[Car Pal]

your no start is a no crank or a crank no start?

[Car Pal]

check the crankshaft dampner, see if it slipped out of position.

[chevyn0va1]

Originally Posted by Car Pal

check the crankshaft dampner, see if it slipped out of position.

the car will crank over but not fire. How would I check a crankshaft dampner?

[Car Pal]

usually between the pulley and exciter ring, there is about 1/4 in difference, when they slip there is more clearance.
with the#1 piston up top, there is a missing tooth and should be at 2 o'clock.