Okay....installed distributor....started the car......
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08
Okay....installed distributor....started the car......
But now I have no timing mark??????
It's overheating now and carb backfiring......
Damn I hate motors.....
Help.........
David
It's overheating now and carb backfiring......
Damn I hate motors.....
Help.........
David
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Re: Okay....installed distributor....started the car...... (88'Cubka)
sounds like its really low on timing...so low that you can't get a read...try turning the distributer while the car is running....it is running i take it?
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Re: Okay....installed distributor....started the car...... (REDSHARKONBOYDS)
Pull the cap, then look for the timing mark on the harmonic balancer, line it up with 0 degree mark on tab, then make sure the rotor is pointing to number 1 plug wire in cap, start it up, get timing light and time it properly :D
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Re: Okay....installed distributor....started the car...... (88'Cubka)
Click OFF the Forum and go to "TOOLS" menu instead on the same line. Click ON there and go to C-3 Tech Tips. Schroll down to 2 items of interest: How to find TDC, and How to installl your Chevy Distributor. GOOD LUCK!
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Re: Okay....installed distributor....started the car...... (tnt76vette)
Click OFF the Forum and go to "TOOLS" menu instead on the same line. Click ON there and go to C-3 Tech Tips. Schroll down to 2 items of interest: How to find TDC, and How to installl your Chevy Distributor. GOOD LUCK!
