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Jul 30, 2008 | 11:29 AM

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Crossfire timing problem

I am still trying to fire up my rebuilt crossfire motor and have ran into another problem. When I put in the distributor I had the rotor pointed towards #1 and when I tried to start it I had to rotate the cap counter clockwise 1/4 of a turn just to get it to fire but it still will not start. I am fairly sure that I set the distributor with #1 at top dead center on the compression stroke. What does a engine act like if you have it off by 180? Any ideas would definently be a help.

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Jul 30, 2008 | 11:31 AM

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180 off, simply won't start, won't do anything.

There's a "1" imprinted on the module!

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Jul 30, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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I guess I must be a little slow today - what does the "1" stand for on the module?

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Jul 30, 2008 | 12:12 PM

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#1 spark plug tower, so if you aim the rotor there all will be fine

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Jul 30, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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Great. I will give it a try tonight. Thanks

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Jul 30, 2008 | 02:17 PM

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When you drop in the dist., clock it counter clockwise an inch so when the gears mesh the dist. is right on.

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Jul 30, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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Or just drop it in where you want it and bump the starter, it will drop right in place.

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