Rich, I have been following some of the post, but you seemed to have
plenty
of help. As far as the problem now. Where is #1 in your mind. When looking
at the engine from the back of the car. #1 is on the right bank at the
back.
Reference C:02:07. Picture also on the site under reference. It sounds
like
your 180 degrees off. I align 13 degree BTDC at the 0 reference on the
plate. That way you will have more adjusting room.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
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From: cruznmd [mailto:racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 6:52 PM
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Subject: [DMCForum] The Moment of Truth
Ok kids, here's what's happening:
I bought a big honkin' Optima battery. I discovered my grounds and
battery connections weren't that great so I cleaned them up. That
finally got the starter to engage. Hooked up the alternator belt and
the little wire for the "discharge" light on the dash. Oil, coolant,
etc.
By now, it was getting dark, so I didn't fool with it for long.
The engine squeaks. It's -bone dry-. I did my best to get the timing
as close as I could, but the car didn't start. It tried once or
twice. I had a helper crank the engine, and I felt it puff a feeble
sort of back fire a couple of times.
I think it's the timing. I feel very confident that I set the chains,
pistons, and valves correctly. I rotated the engine by hand, and
nothing was interfering. The distributor though...
Here's what I did: Set piston 1 at TDC. Then I set the rotor in the
distributor in line with electrode #1 in distro cap. I then installed
the distributor and put the cap on, making sure they were still in
line.
Hm...TDC? It's supposed to be 13 degrees -before- TDC, right? Am I an
entire gear tooth off, or can I adjust 13 degrees with the swing in
the distributor?
The really good news? The engine isn't pukeing any fluids.
Come on guys, I'm close. Help me out, I want to go to Pigeon Forge!
Rich
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