Wont start after new engine install
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Wont start after new engine install
Heres what I have:
1984 F-150
300 I-6 C6 auto
I just put a new 300 in my truck, it wont fire up.
I have spark, gas, air, everything. Still wont start. Maybe I'm off a little on timing, but as far as I know it's right on 0* TDC. All ignition parts are new and worked when old motor was pulled. Carb is new also. It just sits there and cranks, but no fire.
I have gone over and over and made sure I didn't forget to hook up anything. What's the deal???
1984 F-150
300 I-6 C6 auto
I just put a new 300 in my truck, it wont fire up.
I have spark, gas, air, everything. Still wont start. Maybe I'm off a little on timing, but as far as I know it's right on 0* TDC. All ignition parts are new and worked when old motor was pulled. Carb is new also. It just sits there and cranks, but no fire.
I have gone over and over and made sure I didn't forget to hook up anything. What's the deal???
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Wont start after new engine install
I think Steve nailed it. You are probably timed on the exhaust stroke. Remove the #1 sparkplug, put your finger on the hole, and turn the engine until you feel compression. Then set the timing. I'll bet that the distributor shaft is 180 degrees off......
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Wont start after new engine install
turned the dist. 180*, still no start, when I put it back where I had it now starts, but will only run for 2 or 3 seconds extremely rough then backfires through the carb and stalls.
I'm at a loss here........
Thanks for the help
Elwood
I'm at a loss here........
Thanks for the help
Elwood
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