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Re: [Healeys] Start up after rebuild

To: Simon Atkinson <satkinson1974@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Start up after rebuild
From: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 09:10:08 -0500
Cc: Austin Healey <healeys@autox.team.net>
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Simon--

When the rotor tip is pointed at #1 cylinder both the intake and exhaust
valves should be closed.  A quick look under the valve cover can verify
whether or not this is the case.

Best--Michael Oritt


On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:02 AM, Simon Atkinson <satkinson1974@gmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks to all for the suggestions!!! Guess I'll have to pull the
> distributor
> and check everything. For those that asked it is a 59 BT7 with a new
> petronix
> electronic distributor. Pretty sure I have electrical wiring correct.
>
> How do you know if the distributor drive dog is off 180deg?
>
> Thanks,
> Simon
> Cell 860-324-0248
>
>
>
> > On Jan 6, 2014, at 6:48 AM, Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > My bet is timing--Michael
> >
> >
> >> On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 8:58 PM, Simon Atkinson <satkinson1974@gmail.com
> >
> wrote:
> >> Tried to start her up after 10yrs today and a complete rebuild. No
> go....
> >> Here's what's happening and could use some help...
> >>
> >> Have oil pressure
> >> I think timing was set good to TDC
> >> Engine turns and tries to start
> >> Getting some smoke from air cleaners
> >> Little back firing from exhaust
> >> Starter turns and then spins after either 3 or 6 seconds (max).
> >> Have fully charged battery
> >>
> >>
> >> Starter issue?
> >> Timing issue?
> >> Carbs fuel/air mixture issue?
> >>
> >> Any advice (sorry I know hard to troubleshoot from a far) would be
> >> appreciated!
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Simon
> >> Cell 860-324-0248
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