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Started by Reel R/T, December 07, 2016, 05:05:25 PM

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Reel R/T

December 07, 2016, 05:05:25 PM
So I pulled the engine to replace freeze plugs. Now the engine is back in but it won't start. I'm pretty sure I just have the firing order wrong on account of the loud backfire. However I have killed 3 batteries, probably a bad ground somewhere. If anyone is near Madera, CA please let me know I could use some help.

timmycharger

#1
December 07, 2016, 05:11:51 PM
Did you remove the distributor? Could be off 180 degrees. 

John_Kunkel

#2
December 07, 2016, 05:19:01 PM

Remove the #1 spark plug, put your thumb over the hole and turn the motor over until you feel compression, continue turning until the timing mark on the damper is on zero, then remove the distributor cap and check the position of the rotor...it should be pointing to the #1 spark plug wire in the cap.

Firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2, clockwise for SB's and counterclockwise for BB's.
Pardon me but my karma just ran over your dogma.

Reel R/T

#3
December 07, 2016, 06:48:07 PM
I did not remove the distributor. I will try with my thumb and let you guys know how it went. Thank you all for the help.

birdsandbees

#4
December 07, 2016, 06:59:11 PM
If you didn't remove the distributor... did you remove plug wires? or such? Otherwise you have no ground to the engine or power to the coil.  :scratchchin:
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Kern Dog

#5
December 08, 2016, 07:53:01 PM
More details needed here.

If engine was removed, I'm guessing that everything was removed that attaches to it? Wiring? Coil? Ballast resistor?
Guessing again....Is this a 440?
Does the engine spin using the key?
Is it getting fuel?
Do you have fuel?
Did water get into the distributor?

Reel R/T

#6
December 08, 2016, 08:43:44 PM
Nothing was taken off except the alternator. It is a 440. It wants to turn over when I turn the key. It's getting fuel. When I have time off I'm going to double check the firing order.

Kern Dog

#7
December 08, 2016, 09:53:40 PM
Remember that the firing order on the distributor cap goes COUNTERclockwise on a big block.

NitroNeal

#8
December 12, 2016, 10:08:13 PM
Figure it out? I go past Madera on the way to and from work every week. If it ran before I can make it run again.
Neal.

Reel R/T

#9
December 13, 2016, 01:21:54 AM
I haven't had any time off to work on her. I could always use a hand though.

NitroNeal

#10
December 13, 2016, 10:50:29 AM
I'll be coming by this coming Sunday.

Reel R/T

#11
December 13, 2016, 11:46:34 AM
That's perfect. I have this Sunday off.
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