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Post by nelson22 on Jun 26, 2016 21:33:08 GMT -5
I have a mopar 440. Has points distributor. Flipped switch to start it. I have spark. Its getting fuel. It will not fire. All it does is crank over continuosly and causes flames to shoot out of stacks.plug wires are in correct firing order. Need help.. is my distributor 180 off? Timing. I'm stumped. Any help would be appreciated
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Post by chevykillerx13 on Jun 27, 2016 4:19:45 GMT -5
Sounds like you're firing right in between the combustion and exhaust strokes. I'd try advancing the timing.
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Post by nelson22 on Jun 27, 2016 7:57:50 GMT -5
Which way clockwise?
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Post by nelson22 on Jun 27, 2016 9:13:46 GMT -5
Ill give that a try tonight after work and see if that helps by advancing the time. Ill give ya an update if it worked or not.
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Post by klicky96 on Jun 27, 2016 13:29:33 GMT -5
Timings out
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Post by nelson22 on Jun 27, 2016 18:51:09 GMT -5
Timings out does advancing the distributor solve that or what is alk included in getting it correctly time.
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Post by Derby6 on Jun 27, 2016 18:58:09 GMT -5
Set your points.
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Post by nelson22 on Jun 27, 2016 19:06:52 GMT -5
Okay ill give that a try tonight as well. Set points
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Post by seventyonehemicuda on Jun 27, 2016 21:39:54 GMT -5
Big block distributors rotate counter clockwise, small blocks turn clockwise. Big block and small block distributors use the same cap if you have a small block distributor cap on a big bloc dist. the number 1 will be in the wrong spot and the rotation arrow will be in the wrong direction. this used to cause me a @#$#$% load of frustration.
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Post by nelson22 on Jun 28, 2016 9:09:57 GMT -5
Okay. So I have set points. Tried advancing the distributor. Did not work. Set motor TDC. Rotor faces #1 plug wire. Still not starting. Cranks over strong. Trying to start. Looks like fireworks coming out of stacks follwed my flames. But still won't start.180 off?. I'm going to switch back to old distributor cap again and see if it works. Could be wrong cap.. ill let u guys know what I find out. Any other ideas?
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Post by mopar17 on Jun 28, 2016 12:19:07 GMT -5
Okay. So I have set points. Tried advancing the distributor. Did not work. Set motor TDC. Rotor faces #1 plug wire. Still not starting. Cranks over strong. Trying to start. Looks like fireworks coming out of stacks follwed my flames. But still won't start.180 off?. I'm going to switch back to old distributor cap again and see if it works. Could be wrong cap.. ill let u guys know what I find out. Any other ideas? Sounds like you're 180 off now.....good thing is, that's an easy thing to change. |
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Post by triplerracer on Jun 28, 2016 21:34:07 GMT -5
Okay. So I have set points. Tried advancing the distributor. Did not work. Set motor TDC. Rotor faces #1 plug wire. Still not starting. Cranks over strong. Trying to start. Looks like fireworks coming out of stacks follwed my flames. But still won't start.180 off?. I'm going to switch back to old distributor cap again and see if it works. Could be wrong cap.. ill let u guys know what I find out. Any other ideas? Sounds like you're 180 off now.....good thing is, that's an easy thing to change. What he said! It will take literally uno minuto to pull the distributor turn the shaft 180 and set it back in! Had that happen to me a few times. You swear you put it back in right but be damned that it isn't 180 off! |
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Post by nelson22 on Jul 1, 2016 11:24:46 GMT -5
Update on car. Re checked wiring timed .compression good. Came down to my starter had enough power to turn it over. But starter was bad. Replace with new starter. And she runs loud and proud. Now my next question
71 newport had a 383 in it originally. Put my 440 in the car. I can turn the car all the way left. And half way right. Idler arm is hitting oil pan. Nothing looks bent or out of wack. Why won't it clear. What can I do to get it to clear the pan. Is there another longer idler arm I can get or any suggestions. Thanks for all ur guys help
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Post by nelson22 on Jul 5, 2016 22:39:44 GMT -5
Okay guys I read it somewhere but can't find it. 71 newport again. Had 383 in it originally. Put 440 in it. New motor mounts. I can steer all the way left. But half way right. Idler arm is hitting oil pan. Can I place washers inbetween motor mounts. Any suggestions would be great. The car is a fresh car. Nothing seems bend. Fig 8 race in 3 days!!!!
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