Budget Build Advice Wanted

[c10seth]

Hey, all.

So, I'm having some starting issues...

1) I fixed the flooded carb by adjusting the floats -down-
2) Engine is getting fuel
3) Engine is getting spark (pulled plug out and turned over)
4) Tried Advancing and retarding timing while turning engine over.
5) Engine is getting air
6) engine has good compression (~140psi cly. #1)
7) Brand new Optima Red Top battery
8) Sprayed starter fluid in carb and got nothing
9) Sprayed starter fluid in cyl. #1 and got nothing

So, at this point I'm thinking my timing must so horribly off that the engine won't even give me a sputter.

When I timed the engine I set cyl. #1 at 12 deg. before TDC on compression stroke, pointed the rotor at cyl. #1, and made the terminal on the cap my #1 cyl. where the rotor was.

Sorry I don't have any photos lately. I am recording my first start attempts, so maybe I can upload those.

Thank you.

Seth

[VroomVroom68]

Originally Posted by c10seth

So, at this point I'm thinking my timing must so horribly off that the engine won't even give me a sputter.

Seth

Sounds like it's retarded too far...

[c10seth]

Originally Posted by VroomVroom68

Sounds like it's retarded too far...

Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking I'll be doing some timing work tonight for sure. I'll double check my firing order and make sure I actually have it advanced. Thank you for your time.

Seth

[67swb72klb]

dizzy might be 180 off

[c10seth]

Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

dizzy might be 180 off

Dang dizzy. Lol

[c10seth]

Dizzy was the problem. Turned that rotor 180 degrees and she fired right up! Uploading video soon.

Thanks everyone for all your help!! That's why this site is awesome!

[c10seth]

Video as promised:

MVI 2500 - YouTube

[c10seth]

Ordered a new timing light. Should be here today...unfortunately I have my own wedding reception be at this weekend, so timing will have to wait. Oh, darn. LOL.

[swamp rat]

Do yourself a favor and run a complete compression test.

[c10seth]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Do yourself a favor and run a complete compression test.

In post #46 I mentioned that cylinder #1 measured about 140 PSI. Doing all the cylinders is on my list of things to do though.

Seth

[c10seth]

New wiring harness ordered because I'm sick of ancient, crusty, hacked wiring.

http://www.americanautowire.com/shop...-1969-72-truck

[ksshane]

I have to do that one of these days... I keep putting it off, but Im pretty sure my truck is going to make me do this sooner or later....

Originally Posted by c10seth

New wiring harness ordered because I'm sick of ancient, crusty, hacked wiring.

http://www.americanautowire.com/shop...-1969-72-truck

[c10seth]

I haven't posted for a while now since I've been so busy, but things are going very well!

The wiring harness has been very easy to install and I'm hoping to have it ready to start back up this weekend. I'll post photos when I can.

Seth

[c10seth]

So far it's still going really smooth. Going to start cutting and fitting connectors tonight!

THE OLD







THE NEW

[c10seth]

Everything seems to be working just fine. Lights all work, gauges work, and engine starts. Time to button everything up. This kit has been awesome and I ran into very few issues. I'd recommend American Auto Wire to anyone that wants to do this. It's really not that hard if you have the right crimpers, and second set of hands sometimes, and some dedicated time.

Seth