sbc wont start has spark and fuel

[bryguy39]

need to know how to get this running, the distributor has been moved and taken out of engine. where do i start? please help.


thanks,bryan

 

[fodoimp]

give us some background info....type of distributor...engine.....etc etc. How is it acting when you go to start it? Is it trying to fire at all.....all the wiring correct to the distributor and coil. What work have you done on it since the last time it ran?

 

[bryguy39]

The motor is a sbc 350,Hei distributor it shoots flame balls out of carb. wireing is right, not sure if distributor is in where it needs to be.

 

[dan2286]

Sounds like dist. is 180 deg. off. You need to make sure it is on tdc on the compression stroke when you install distributor.

 

[bryguy39]

how do i do this? take out #1 spark plug and crank on and off with my finger over the hole intill it pushes it off and stop and thats Top Dead Center?

 

[dan2286]

how do i do this? take out #1 spark plug and crank on and off with my finger over the hole intill it pushes it off and stop and thats Top Dead Center?

Yes you can do that. It is also a good idea to take off the valve cover and make sure both valves are closed.

 

[megaladon6]

or just mark the #1 wire position with chalk on the intake. then pull the cap and turn the engine till the rotor points AWAY from the mark. pull the distributor and turn it 180* then see what happens and don't forget to set the final timing with a good timing light.

 

[bryguy39]

Its up and running. Thanks guys!

Bryan