I think you're right. Followed the TSM guide (C-75 for those interested), aligned 1 to TDC. Aligned the distributor, then turned it 1/8th. Restarted the engine with a bit a starter fluid and now starter fluid mist is being fired back up and out of the carb.weeegoneeer wrote:It will stumble and try to start if you close on timing. Thinking you're probably 180 degrees out - you can tell if you're at TDC by putting a compression gauge on #1 - you'll see pressure when turning the engine by the crank pulley with a breaker bar on the compression stroke. Some other folks probably have some other tips for verifying (like pulling a valve cover and seeing if both valves are closed on #1 when the timing mark is aligned). You don't want to spend too much time cranking it while figuring it out on a fresh rebuild, so it's worth dotting i's and crossing t's.
Thanks. Here's where I'm at. Verified cylinder 1 is on compression stroke by feeling pressure as engine was rotated. Aligned to TDC on pulley and mark on engine. Aligned distributor to cylinder 1 wire, then went 1/8th counter clockwise. Unplugged fuel hose, verified fuel pours out on the engine side of the fuel filter. Spark is getting to both cylinder 1 and 2 (haven't check the rest, but it's all new plugs and wires).BCRAWLER wrote:Just to clarify, it is not trying to start at all. You have 12 volts on run. Distributor moved to not sure but think12* roughly. Decal in compartment will specify. If you think you are 180* out on install try moving number one wire across cap then follow sequence. Maybe move crank to timing mark and see where rotor is pointing.
Hey, that got a flame a shoot up out of the carburetor.... does that mean now I'm definitely 180 off? Trying to Google and that's what it indicates. So the test worked?BCRAWLER wrote:4 cycle engine produces pressure on 2 of the strokes, exhaust and compression. Try moving the number one spark wire directly across cap then follow sequence. Quick and easy verication distributor in correctly.
Okay, thanks, I'll double check those belts. I thought I had used the TSM and some internet sleuthing (pics I used below), but all new to me.will e wrote:Buy the way, and it has nothing to do with the starting problem, your power steering and AIR belts are on not installed correctly.
The power steering pump and crank pulley are both on the outer most groove. The AIR pump pulley goes to the inside groove on the PS pump.
The alternator/AC belts are a dual setup, there should be two belts.
For sure. Right now I continue to be mystified.BCRAWLER wrote:By the way please post up your results. Always good to have the info for somebody else to use.
Hi Will E - never done it before. From what I've read, the plan was to stay between 2-3K rpms for 20 minutes, trying to vary the actual rpm level. It's got Royal Purple break in oil in the engine. Was going to also flush the radiator at this time.will e wrote:That's awesome news. Do you know how to perform a proper cam 'break in'?