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Topic: car won't start
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my65
Journeyman Posts: 99
From: Dearborn
Registered: May 2004
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posted 08-21-2005 09:46 PM
 
Hello. I just got the engine and trans all back in now. I put fuel in the carb, the engine turns and back fires. Flames shoot out the one header i dont have bolted to the exhaust. It doesn't have that nomal wine sound when i try to start it. I turn the distributor clockwise and then there is no back fire but it still doesn't start. I think it's the timing but i don't know how to get it right. I have msd ignition 6al, msd billet distributor without that vaccuum thing on it, and a mini powermaster starter. Bump starting it from the solenoid does the same thing. ------------------
1965 Mustang 282s cam
347 Stroker T-5z trans
Edelbrock heads + intake
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 08-21-2005 10:06 PM
Sounds like timing to me also. If you do a search in the M/M archives you will surely find tons of info on how to time the engine. Here's my way..Determine you are on the compression stroke of the #1 cylinder. Two ways to do this are: remove the spark plug, slowly rotate the engine by hand, watch for the timing marks to begin to line up on the balancer, and feel if there is compression coming out of the spark plug hole.
The other way is with the valve cover off, watch the rocker arms moving up and down. When the #1 intake rocker arm closes and the timing marks match up on the balancer you should be on the compression stroke.
Once you know you are on the compression stroke, line up the timing pointer with the timng mark of where you want to start the engine. I usually set it at 10 degrees before top dead center.
To double check that your distributor is set fairly close, take off the cap and see if the rotor is pointing towards the #1 spark plug wire. If not, re-set the distributor until you have it pointed to #1, with the timing marks lined up, with the engine on #1 compression stroke.
Now for the trick that will guarantee the engine to start (well, as far as timing anyway)...
Turn the key 'on' so your ignition has power. Put a loose spark plug in the end of the #1 spark plug wire, and ground the plug. Now gently rotate the distributor back and forth until you see a spark at the spark plug. Try it several times so you can narrow down the exact location to tighten the diistributor as the spark occurs.
You are now guaranteed to have a spark at the right time when the #1 cylinder is on compression.
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