WebAug 25, 2024 · After reassembly & checking timing ,the engine wouldn't start. After much troubleshooting I realized we had it timed 180 degrees out. We corrected this (compresion is 150 -160 psi) and it started right up, but still coughs, backfires and has blow back above high idle. The exhaust is clean at idle, but turns black as soon as you try to rev it up. WebIf the cam is in 180 degrees out, all you have to do is to install the distributor 180 degrees out also, to compensate for it. As long as you have the valves, on #1 cylinder at TDC, with no clearance between the rockers and valves and the rotor pointing to #1 terminal, on the distributor cap, the engine should at least fire. RAY rjm RAY
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WebDec 4, 2011 · Timing light says spark is at 35 initial and 60 total off the crank. The timing chaim is out of the equation, degreed cam is out of it, a Tooth off, 180* off none of that matters. It's running great, starts easy, not pinging, not overheating, plenty of pep. There are no symptoms of overly advanced ignition timing, late cam timing, there is only ... WebJan 16, 2008 · zenkyatin. I recently needed to change the H2O pump on my 97 OB w/~180K, so I decided to replace the timing belt as well. I didn't use special tools, and of course camshafts/crankshaft were rotated with belt off. I now have new timing belt on, all timing marks are aligned (finally!), but I am terribly worried that I have it timed to #2 cylinder ... kingtone switch wiring diagram
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WebJan 5, 2024 · 10,226 Posts. #2 · Jul 25, 2008. The engine won't run with the crankshaft 180 degrees out. In fact I'd expect severe damage would be caused to the valves if this was … WebRe: Timing off 180 degrees in reply to Tom (Wi), 03-02-2004 06:06:40 That engine or any other will not run 180 degrees out of time. The rotor may have been pointing 180 degrees from where the book says it should be pointing and 180 degrees from the #1 plug wire in the distributor cap but it still could have been in perfect time. king tone the duellist