Craig, I had a similar problem after having done a tune-up to my Volvo. =
I thought I'd be like the pro's and actually removed the distributor to =
change the points etc. I've done many many tuneups before, but not =
involving removing the distributor.
Possibilities:
-on the compression stroke, line up the timing mark on the pulley to the =
correct timing mark on the scale attached to the engine, and make sure =
that the rotor is pointing to #1 cylinder (closest to the radiator),
-check that you have the spark plug wires firing 1-3-4-2 =
_anti-clockwise_.
(This particular Volvo had it going clockwise, and one of the symptoms =
(aside from it running like a bucket of bolts) was that there was no =
spark in #3. I had just gone through problems with timing of my 78, and =
"assumed" that the Volvo rotoation was the same as the Spit. When I got =
the Spit, someone had "assumed" that the Spit was supposed to be =
clockwise.)
Hope this may be of use, good luck
Nick Moseley
76 + (1.60) 78 Spits
84 + 88 Volvos
-----Original Message-----
From: Bowen, Patrick A. RP2 [SMTP:jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil]
Sent: January 11, 1999 8:50 AM
To: Craig; Spit list
Subject: Re: It runs but..
Craig, You mentioned two things that caught my attention. One was =
"Total
Rebuild on Engine" and the otheer is "Timing Way OFF" If I were to =
guess
when they reassembled the timing chain they might of not lined the cam =
and
crank up correctly. This would most definitely cause you engine to run
absolutely awful, if at all. You might want to explore this option. As
for the no spark on #3, sorry no idea, that hasn't allready been =
mentioned.
HIH,
Patrick Bowen
At 02:49 PM 1/10/99 -0500, Craig wrote:
>OK here we go again... Sorry for all the posts
>
>Let me give some background.
>Total rebuild on engine.
>Carb problem fixed (I think)
>Engine runs but I must choke it, I can't turn the choke off or it =
stalls.
>
>I checked the timing with a light, To get it to run the timing is way =
before
>the marks on the metal degree settings on the timing chain cover. I =
tried to
>time it to 8 degrees but it won't continue to run when I try to get it =
even
>close to the plate.
>
>On another deal, #3 isn't even getting any spark through the cap. I =
moved
>the induction from #1 wire to all the wires and I get a nice light =
except
>#3.
>I haven't bought a new cap or button but it should fire if the other 3 =
are,
>right ?
>
>Craig Smith
>71 Spit MarkIV
>Getting Closer with a little help from my friends!
>
>
>
Patrick Bowen
'79 Spitfire
Jacksonville FL
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