302 still wont' start
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302 still wont' start
My 302 still won't start. It ran before we installed it but it won't now. I changed the condensor, points, plugs, wires and it won't run. It has a different dist. in it so we're not sure if its timed right or not but we can't get it going. Its firing and there is occasional fire out of the manifolds or sometimes the carb. Any clue or help ? thanks again!
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302 still wont' start
Find TDC on the compression stroke (firing position) by pulling the #1 plug and stick you finger in the hole. Turn the crank until you feel pressure blowing out.
After you have verified #1 at TDC in the firing position. Line up the balancer to 10*BTDC and drop the distributor in pointing to the #1 plug wire on the cap.
Hope this helps!
Now snug up the hold down and turn the distributor all the way retarded (counter clockwise) then hook up your timing light to the #1 wire and turn on the ignition key. Hold the triger on the light and turn the distributor clockwise SLOWLY. When the light flashes your are perfectly timed to 10* BTDC.
After you have verified #1 at TDC in the firing position. Line up the balancer to 10*BTDC and drop the distributor in pointing to the #1 plug wire on the cap.
Hope this helps!
Now snug up the hold down and turn the distributor all the way retarded (counter clockwise) then hook up your timing light to the #1 wire and turn on the ignition key. Hold the triger on the light and turn the distributor clockwise SLOWLY. When the light flashes your are perfectly timed to 10* BTDC.
