New engine, won't run!

[brothers69c-10]

Everything you all have said about the distributor i have tried. I cput the distributor right on and 180 off, moved it a tooth either way from those positions and nothing. I check tdc just like you all have posted. But now on to something new.....

I've been thinking about the dry cylinder deal with puting oil in the cylinders. I had forgot that when i was checking the starter out i sprayed a ton of wd 40 down the spark plug holes. I would almost bet since wd 40 does evaporate quickly especially with the plugs in the motor, that when gas hits the plugs its more or less flooding the engine. So i am thinking that if i pour some regular motor oil down the holes and crank that thing over alot and clean the cylinders out, that it may run. What do you guys think?

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by brothers69c-10

Everything you all have said about the distributor i have tried. I cput the distributor right on and 180 off, moved it a tooth either way from those positions and nothing. I check tdc just like you all have posted. But now on to something new.....

I've been thinking about the dry cylinder deal with puting oil in the cylinders. I had forgot that when i was checking the starter out i sprayed a ton of wd 40 down the spark plug holes. I would almost bet since wd 40 does evaporate quickly especially with the plugs in the motor, that when gas hits the plugs its more or less flooding the engine. So i am thinking that if i pour some regular motor oil down the holes and crank that thing over alot and clean the cylinders out, that it may run. What do you guys think?

Worth a try. WD40 is pretty thin and displaces other fluids plus it dissipates pretty quickly. The cylinders could be dry by now.

I would change your oil too as all that gas and WD40 has run into the oil pan and contaminated your oil by now. No sense taking the chance on hurting a fresh engine over $15 worth of oil and filter.

Make sure you have a fully charged battery too. HEI's don't like to fire when the voltage is low.