1985 318i - Cranks but will not Start

[skillet318]

My son has an 85 318i and it will not start. It was running fine, died, and has never started since. Things I have done:
Changed fuel filter
Checked for spark at coil and plug 1 both work.
Changed out AFM
Getting fuel to rail with good pressure and pump is working fine.

Need help, engine cranks fine, but it will not start. Sometimes backfires during this process.

[thebutterson]

Check timing and verify you can hear both pumps running.

[hahaitzskippy]

My son has an 85 318i and it will not start. It was running fine, died, and has never started since. Things I have done:
Changed fuel filter
Checked for spark at coil and plug 1 both work.
Changed out AFM
Getting fuel to rail with good pressure and pump is working fine.

Need help, engine cranks fine, but it will not start. Sometimes backfires during this process.

Check timing and verify you can hear both pumps running.

ya i would check the timing first.

i would also check the spark on all 4 plugs and terminals on the dizzy. just because you get 1 spark does not mean the other 3 do not.