One other simple thing to check - firing order. The alignment of the plug wires on the rear mounted distrubutor is easy to mis-read and swap #1 and #2.

That can cause the symptoms you describe.

Rear distributor: Left-to-right terminals are 4-3-1-2

Left is passenger side, right is driver side - go to the following site and move your mouse pointer over the drawing of the distributor for a picture.

http://www.vlvworld.com/indexframe.html?VolvoRepairManual/700_2_9.htm


Plugs: Front-of-engine-to-back: 1-2-3-4

From top post:
"So the Fuel pump relay works.. it makes a good healthy sound when the key is turned on. When I disconnect the fuel line fuel squirts out all over!"

Don't be misled by the pump running when Key is turned on. That's not the same ECU control as required for cranking and running.

But it will instantly build enough pressure for the "squirts" you are seeing.

Try feeling the relay when you turn the Key on, so you'll know what it feels like when energized. Then feel it while you turn the key farther to crank it over. You should feel that same "click" again as the cranking begins.

If no click while cranking, that's a problem. But right now I can't imagine what part of the Timing Belt job could have gone sideways on you and cause a relay control problem.
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Bruce Young
'93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.

Have you tried jumpering it? Even though the battery sounds good, volvos are funny and won't start without a good battery.
Also, if you have fuel,spark,compression. All thats left is spark at the wrong time. If you have a timing light, put it on #1 and crank it over. You should see 12degrees BTDC.
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