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Old 01-26-2013, 06:25 PM
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First and foremost, don't go cranking on the distributor trying to adjust the timing. That seems to be the standard starting point for some people. Remember this phrase "KISS" keep it simple s****d.

Not saying anyone is S****d. It's the "simple" part that you want to remember.

First, make sure that there is fuel and no wires came un-connected.

Second, remove the distributor cap, crank the engine and make sure that the rotor is turning.

Third, pull the #1 plug and get the engine up to "TDC" on the compression stroke and make sure that the rotor is pointing to where the plug wire for #1 spark plug wire is.

Fourth, if all above is ok then check for spark coming from the coil to the center of the distributor cap. If that is ok then check for spark coming from the distributor cap to the plugs.

Let us know how that works out and then we can go further.

I am sure that more will chime in and probably tell you that I am full of s**t and to take another route.
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