Here's some tricks.
Rotate the engine until the rotor is approaching the #1 plug lead terminal
on the distributor cap. (in the process making sure that the rotor is
actually turning)
Remove #1 plug and with a piece of heater hose see if you can blow air into
the spark plug hole. (If you can't then the ignition timing is not 180
degrees out.)
On the same up stroke check that the timing mark is just before TDC when
the points open. (Easily checked with a 12 volt test light between ground
and the distributor LT terminal. With the ignition on the light comes on
when the points open.).
Again when that occurs the rotor should be pointing at #1 cylinder on the
distributor cap.
With the engine still on that #1 cylinder position check that the 2 valve
rockers for #6 cylinder are both partially depressed. i.e both valves for
#6 cylinder are both open a little. (If they are then the valve timing is
pretty close.)
Drain the radiator and fill it with really hot water.
Cross fingers...Start engine...
Michael S
BN1 #174
On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 8:58 PM, Simon Atkinson <satkinson1974@gmail.com>wrote:
> Tried to start her up after 10yrs today and a complete rebuild. No go....
> Here's what's happening and could use some help...
>
> Have oil pressure
> I think timing was set good to TDC
> Engine turns and tries to start
> Getting some smoke from air cleaners
> Little back firing from exhaust
> Starter turns and then spins after either 3 or 6 seconds (max).
> Have fully charged battery
>
>
> Starter issue?
> Timing issue?
> Carbs fuel/air mixture issue?
>
> Any advice (sorry I know hard to troubleshoot from a far) would be
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
> Simon
> Cell 860-324-0248
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