i’ve just about repaired and replaced where necessary on my engine, but of course now it will not fire.
The cams are in the correct position with the sprocket marks as near as damn it level the rotor arm points to no.one terminal, but i wish i didn’t have electronic ignition so i could time the dizzy easily, i slowly twisted it left and right but nothing , if no.1 plug is laid on the cam cover bolt there is a healthy spark when the engine is turned over.
The plugs smell of petrol but i gave them a slight blast before i fitted them, also the engine is well earhed
On a positive note i was pleased how well the engine turned over by hand with the new components
I just had a nasty feeling that it wasn’t going to start regards John
John
If your cams are correct you can swing the dizzy around the No1 plug cap contact. And get a spark you will hear the crack. Be sure the carbon bush is till in place they can get nocked out when fitting the cap
Your nearly there.
John
Be sure to rotate the distributor in the correct direction if you are attempting to time ignition statically. Distributor cam rotates anti clockwise so you should be rotating it clockwise when you get the spark.
Personally I have had little success in static timing with these internal distributor units. Precise timing is not needed to get running + or - 10 deg of TDC will run OK. Not mixed up your firing order have you.
John
Looking back at your original statement you said you had spark at No1 when you turned it over.
To me that says you are firing at the wrong dizzy position.
Set the engine at round ten degrees BTDC firing No1. No4 cams facing each other.
Then trace the No1 lead from plug to the cap position to determine if your dizzy is actually firing at the correct position. you may have to correct it.
If its correct, you slightly swing the dizzy you should here it crack when it fires in the ACW direction.
Good luck
John
Some of the electronic units will not swith on and trigger unless a minimum rpm is reached. I understand this is to prevent them over heating if the engine stops in the wrong place and the ignition is left on.
Another problem now, when i rotate the the engine on the crank bolt there is a loud rattle from the timing chain.
As well as the new chain it has new tensioner pad and sprocket bolt, I cannot see anything wrong,adjusting the tension makes no difference, the chain is not touching the edge of the new QED timing cover.
Why is it suddenly doing this
Checkrail - if nothing else your continuing saga certainly has woken people from their slumber and gotten the grey matter juices flowing. A word of warning though. I know your Greyhound enjoys going for walks but don’t whatever you do repeat the same thing as happened last time. Hit the go button only when you are sure everything is correct and preferably have someone else give it a quick once over to ensure they are in agreement that everything is correct.
PS - I’d gladly travel to the UK and give it a once over if you are willing to pay the airfare.
John
Sorry 2cams is correct I have to swing it clockwise to get it to fire. Iam getting old.
My ignition is lumenition optronic and can move it slightly back and forth with the engine at rest to set a rough 15 degrees BTDC.
Wish I could give you hands on help.
Good luck and be sure before you fire up.
