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Jun 26, 2017 | 08:26 PM

ONeill202

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Engine will not start

I pulled my engine to paint it along with the engine bay and this week I finally got around to reinstalling it. While I had it out I replaced the timing chain because it seemed too loose.

Here's a pic with the old timing chain:

Here it is with the new chain:

I've been trying for the last two days to get it to start and haven't had any luck. I made sure to have the distributor pointing at cylinder#1 and TDC but still no luck. I can't even get it to misfire. I have a Pertronix Ignitor II instead of points not sure if it has gone bad. I unplugged the #1 plug to see if I had a spark and I did see one. I also checked for fuel and I have plenty considering the cup I poured into the carburetor.

If anyone have any suggestions I'd really appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Al

Jun 26, 2017 | 08:50 PM

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Did you mark the cam position before changing the chain

Jun 26, 2017 | 08:57 PM

ONeill202

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Did you mark the cam position before changing the chain

I changed the chain and gears for the cam and crank. I aligned them just like the original.

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