Yes to all, but one tricky part...the timing mark is at TDC for # 1 front or
#4 rear cylinder depending on where the valves are. And which way the
distributor is installed.
With the valve cover off, set the timing to tdc, both valves on #1 should be
closed. (rocker arms slightly loose) If one or both is open, then rotate
the motor 1 full turn, (counterclockwise from the front of the car looking
at the motor) and stop at the TDC mark again..if both valves are closed, you
are now on #1 TDC. Verify that the rotor is pointing at your #1 plug wire.
If it is, you're done. Set the timing with a light once it runs.
If it's not, and is 180 deg off, either move the wires to correspond to the
present position, or you need to remove the distributor, remove the drive
tang, rotate it 180 deg and reinstall, then fire it up.
Good luck, call if you're stuck
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Eddie [mailto:eddietude@socal.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 9:51 PM
To: Datsun Roadster List
Subject: [Roadsters] It won't start....
Ok, so it's wired up, the starter turns, fuel is at the carbs, I have
spark at the distributor, but the car won't start.
I've got a couple of questions that the darn manual isn't clear about.
My car is a 1966, the motor is an H20 1600.
1) Is TDC the large mark on the pulley? (When viewed from the front,
with the pulley set with the marks on top, the other marks would be to
the right of the largest mark.)
2) Is the "pointer" the line that's part of the timing chain cover?
3) When the car is set at TDC, should the rotor be pointed at the #1
cylinder?
4) At that position, should the points be open?
Thanks guys. This is driving me NUTS. I'm literally steps away from
getting the car to go to Solvang, but at this pace it may not happen...
Eddie
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