02-22-2010, 05:29 PM | #1 |
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Help! Distributor!
I replaced the points module in my Mallory dual point distributor with an e-spark module this weekend. Now the truck won't start. I don't think it's the module because I have spark. I think I've goofed up the timing somehow. Here's what I did:
1) Set engine to TDC compression (stuff rag in #1 spark plug hole, bump starter till it pops out, turn by hand to align marks on balancer to 0 degrees). 2) Remove distributor, do conversion 3) Re-stab distributor. Line up rotor with #1 tower on cap. tighten clamp (slightly). 4) Replace cap. You would think that a timing light would show the mark on the balancer in the vicinity of where it's supposed to be while cranking the engine over, but it's not visible anywhere. I also tried putting the pickup on the wire for #6 thinking I might be 180 out, but no luck there either. What am I missing here...? Tim
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