[T2] why won't it start.

[Raceing Cajun]

Hi Bob,

To check the cam timing; 1) Pull the valve covers 2) Remove the distributor 
cap 3) Rotate the engine by hand 4) Watch the pulley for the TDC mark, bring 
it to TDC, with valve gap on intake and exhaust for #1 cylinder (TDC mark 
aligns with case split) 5) When the pulley is at TDC, the distributor rotor 
should point at the “Notch” on the lip at the top of the distributor 
housing, the #3 cylinder intake and exhaust valves should be at “overlap” 
(in other words, the rocker arms should pass each other one closing, one 
opening). This checks the basic timing set up of the engine, Crankshaft in 
relation to the cam, the ignition (dis) in relation to the cam.
When your sure the distributor is in time, the crank is at TDC, the #3 
valves at overlap, the rotor pointing at the distributor notch. If you have 
all that, then check the wiring order on the cap. Place #1 wire in the cap 
pole aligning with the notch, the in order of rotation, #4, #3, #2, and just 
to touch the silly side, make sure each wire goes to the proper plug! When 
you get all these ducks in a row, it should at least fire!

Skipper

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