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Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:00 pm

mclynch310 wrote:

are the spark plug wires supposed to go facing each cylinder because i read to switch the 1 and 2 on the distributer so maybe thats my problem too

put the crank pulley on TDC for number one. (there is a TDC for number 1 and 3) the rotor bug should be either facing the number one piston or towards the passenger side of the engine (like toward the fuel pump nut). loosen the clamp for the distributor and turn the distributor so the little notch on the distributor aligns with the rotor bug. that should be your number one no matter which direction the bug is pointing. then you put the rest of the spark plug wires on the distributor 1-4-3-2 going clockwise.

side note: if the engine block was turned with the distributor out then the distributor gear could have backed out and reseated 180 out. which means the your number 3 on the distributor would be your number 1 but with the firing order but just put your number 1 wire on the 3 spot and go around.

notch on distributor:

Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:02 pm

mclynch310 wrote: thank you, any ideas what to use since i prob won't find that piece?

get a vacuum plug from the auto parts store they have a assortment of sizes.

as fas as the fuel pump. some times it is a trial and error as far as which hose go on the top and bottom. i have seen them both ways with a pump that looks the same.

Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:03 pm

do you see the blue thing, is that hose supposed to go there? i wasn't sure in front of the carb

Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:10 pm

sounds like i have a lot of problems on my distributer like the notch is facing the other direction

Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:15 pm

mclynch310 wrote: sounds like i have a lot of problems on my distributer like the notch is facing the other direction

start your number one on the notch and see what happens. my vacuum advance distributor is the same way. set the crank pulley and line up the rotor bug first.

are you talking about the blue wire connector or the pollution control thing under it? i removed mine and plugged the holes but Texas doesn't require them. make for a cleaner looking engine.

Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:46 pm

is this tube correct as well?
also u can see my distributer

i was talking about the thing under the blue connecter, the black tube going into the carb, is that right tube placement

Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:46 pm

Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:17 pm

mclynch310 wrote:

That should be the correct connection for the distributor advance.

As for the connection on the manifold, all you need is a piece of tubing and insert a screw into one end to plug it off.

Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:26 pm

here is a example of your setup where they bypassed the large EGR valve on the front of the carb using the screw to block the hoses. if you decide to remove it then take the two bolts out and remove the device. there will be a hole. i made a little steel plate to cover with a piece of gas resistant gasket and plugged the vacuum port. don't throw it out if your state requires it for inspection. you could always put it on to look like it is working.

Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:30 pm

mclynch310 wrote:
also u can see my distributor

did you find the notch on the rim?

Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:32 pm

the problem was my battery, its not turning much faster but not turning over

Im getting spark today but still not turning over
firing order is 1-4-3-2?

why isn't it starting now? coil weak?

Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:35 pm

mclynch310 wrote: the problem was my battery, its not turning much faster but not turning over

Im getting spark today but still not turning over
firing order is 1-4-3-2?

why isn't it starting now? coil weak?

Think you mean it is turning over faster, but not firing.

Yes.

What color is spark??

Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:40 pm

mclynch310 wrote: the problem was my battery, its not turning much faster but not turning over

Im getting spark today but still not turning over
firing order is 1-4-3-2?

why isn't it starting now? coil weak?

I assume you mean it is turning over faster with a fully charged battery? Imagine that. But it still won't start? The next thing I would do is to make sure the ignition timing is set correctly, make sure the plug wires are on the correct plugs, set the points and see if it will start. Make sure the wiring to the coil and points is correct.

Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:56 pm

my spark is blue,its back fires a tiny bit
my coil is connected by two wires going to positive side coming from each side of the carb as well as the ign wire then the negative side has the distributer

idk what it could be i set my points to 1432
the engine cylinders go 31
42??

Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:22 pm

just figured out my fuel lines were backwards, iv just recently tore this thing down, do i need to fill the carb with gas or prime the fuel pump or something I'm missing? does quality of the belt have to do with it? it was one from advanced auto pretty cheap, not german

Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:38 pm

mclynch310 wrote: just figured out my fuel lines were backwards, iv just recently tore this thing down, do i need to fill the carb with gas or prime the fuel pump or something I'm missing? does quality of the belt have to do with it? it was one from advanced auto pretty cheap, not german

fill the bowl makes it easier to start and then the pump should pull and push fuel through the lines. fill the bowl and pump the throttle a couple of times to see if it is squirting fuel down the carb.

belt types (cheap or expensive) will not affect running of the engine unless it breaks and your engine gets too hot.

Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:42 pm

mclynch310 wrote: my spark is blue,its back fires a tiny bit
my coil is connected by two wires going to positive side coming from each side of the carb as well as the ign wire then the negative side has the distributer

idk what it could be i set my points to 1432
the engine cylinders go 31
42??

a little backfire out of the exhaust means you are close. backfire out the carb means you are 180 degrees out with your wire placement.

if you are getting backfire out the exhaust then loosen the dist clamp and move the dist slowly while cranking. after you get it running then you can fine adjust with a timing light.

Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:43 pm

fill it with a lot of gas? like fill it all the way? I'm not sure if its feeding it gas with the fuel pump. Really getting on my nerves

Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:47 pm

what is the rotor bug?

Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:10 pm

This may help. The dark rectangle is the engine. The grey circle is the distributor. The black object is the rotor. The colored lines are the spark plug wires.