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Sinister · 07-31-2002, 10:00 PM

got it in...
won't start, back fired a few times, got spark, plugged into ignition in the fuse box, everything was set at tdc, plug wires are correct...

Sinister · 07-31-2002, 10:11 PM

ttt
really bumming guys...

**68SWB4x4** · 07-31-2002, 10:22 PM

is it 180 out?

Sinister · 07-31-2002, 10:29 PM

uhhh, could be, how would i check that? i brought it around to what i assumed was tdc...
piston seemed to be up top...
i should of checked the position of the rotor on the old distributor but i didn't...
it's backfiring a little bit (loud), but don't wanna start...

Sinister · 07-31-2002, 10:50 PM

hey 68SWB4x4, you're no jacka$$ you kick a$$!!!
180 out, that was pissing me off...
thanks a million...

brad69C-10 · 07-31-2002, 10:51 PM

ummmmmmmm.....I usually take out #1 plug and stick your finger over the plug hole, while you (with a remote button) or someone else bumps the engine over. When you feel the rush of air blow out the hole, the rotor button should then be pointing in the general direction of the #1 cylinder. If it is aiming to the back, then it is 180 degrees out.....Although you can realisticly put number 1 where ever you want it, this is generally the way it should work.........hope this helps

brad69C-10 · 07-31-2002, 10:51 PM

COOL.I see you got it, as I was typing.......lol

lux hauler · 07-31-2002, 10:52 PM

Bring the number one piston to TDC on the compression stroke (pull the number one plug and you should feel air pushing out of the hole as you come to TDC). Pull the cap off and check the position of the rotor. Does it line up with the number one spark plug wire? If not, you will need to lift the distributor and turn it so that it lines up.

ok........I guess you got it.......lol

Sinister · 07-31-2002, 10:55 PM

AAAAaaaeeeeee!!!!!

damn i'm an idiot...

i'm gonna go for a spin and try not to get a ticket...
thanks...

**68SWB4x4** · 08-01-2002, 01:23 AM

glad i could help, now tell us if theres any power, or mileage improvment

Sinister · 08-03-2002, 11:30 AM

definitely an increase in power, will try to figure out mileage, but it ain't worse...
i need to mess with the advance curve, possibly an adjustable vacuum advance,
really worthwhile addition...
thanks everybody...

07-31-2002, 10:11 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	ttt really bumming guys... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-31-2002, 10:22 PM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	is it 180 out? __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-31-2002, 10:29 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	uhhh, could be, how would i check that? i brought it around to what i assumed was tdc... piston seemed to be up top... i should of checked the position of the rotor on the old distributor but i didn't... it's backfiring a little bit (loud), but don't wanna start... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-31-2002, 10:50 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	hey 68SWB4x4, you're no jacka$$ you kick a$$!!! 180 out, that was pissing me off... thanks a million... Attached Images __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-31-2002, 10:51 PM	#6
brad69C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ky. Posts: 35	ummmmmmmm.....I usually take out #1 plug and stick your finger over the plug hole, while you (with a remote button) or someone else bumps the engine over. When you feel the rush of air blow out the hole, the rotor button should then be pointing in the general direction of the #1 cylinder. If it is aiming to the back, then it is 180 degrees out.....Although you can realisticly put number 1 where ever you want it, this is generally the way it should work.........hope this helps __________________ 69 C-10 Pro Street...........red on black...........big block and a lot of go fast stuff under the hood Still in progress ...........

07-31-2002, 10:00 PM	#1
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	help with HEI install... got it in... won't start, back fired a few times, got spark, plugged into ignition in the fuse box, everything was set at tdc, plug wires are correct... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-31-2002, 10:52 PM	#8
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Bring the number one piston to TDC on the compression stroke (pull the number one plug and you should feel air pushing out of the hole as you come to TDC). Pull the cap off and check the position of the rotor. Does it line up with the number one spark plug wire? If not, you will need to lift the distributor and turn it so that it lines up. ok........I guess you got it.......lol __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian). Last edited by lux hauler; 07-31-2002 at 10:57 PM.

07-31-2002, 10:55 PM	#9
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	AAAAaaaeeeeee!!!!! damn i'm an idiot... i'm gonna go for a spin and try not to get a ticket... thanks... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-01-2002, 01:23 AM	#10
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	glad i could help, now tell us if theres any power, or mileage improvment __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-03-2002, 11:30 AM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	definitely an increase in power, will try to figure out mileage, but it ain't worse... i need to mess with the advance curve, possibly an adjustable vacuum advance, really worthwhile addition... thanks everybody... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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