Simon,
Back when I was turning wrenches for a living we got a Volvo 164 towed in.
Customer had been working on it and it was a no start.
I started working on with another mechanic who was from England.
One of the first things I checked was firing order which was clockwise and
correct. I turn to my associate and ask which way does the distributor turn?
Clockwise was the answer.
We continue to check and everything looks ok.
I go over to the repair manual rack and find a manual. The manual conveniently
falls open to the ignition specs page. I see Distributor rotation:
anti-clockwise.
Now knowing what's wrong I walk back nudge my fellow tech point to the dist
rotor and hit the remote starter. The rotor of course spins CCW
Without missing a beat he says "You have obviously never seen a British
clock."
:-)
Rick
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> On Jan 11, 2014, at 11:39, Simon Atkinson <satkinson1974@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well the solution was so simple I'm embarrassed to say.....
>
> Had the spark plug leads going clockwise around the dist by mistake!
>
> Fired right up!!
>
> Then after 5 mins before the champagne could be opened a welch plug flew
off
> the engine and hot water all over the place. Thank god no coolant in there
> yet.
>
> I had someone rebuild the engine so do I just need to get some sealant and
> reseat the plug? It's the one right next to the cylinder tap.
>
> Any advice?
>
> Thanks,
> Simon
> Cell 860-324-0248
>
>
>
>>> On Jan 6, 2014, at 9:28 AM, "David Porter" <frogeye@porterscustom.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> The dog gear will be "out of correct factory" position if the driving dog
>> doesn't match with the receiver end of the distributor. They are off set
> and
>> in theory can't be miss-aligned. It's the driving gear that can be
inserted
>> "out of time" However, so long as the rotor points to the right wire at
the
>> right time it can be in several positions.. The rotation of the dist. may
>> hit the block (vacuum pot) and thus the "factory" position.
>> With the Pertronix unit, check that the spark is seen at or very near TDC.
>> Hold the high tension lead near a ground, rotate crank slowly until spark
> is
>> noted, then check the TDC marks..
>> Dave
>>
>> frogeye@porterscustom.com
>>
>> Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE
>> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
>> 505-352-1378
>> Porter Custom Bicycles
>>
>> gallery:
>>
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
>>
>> GO HERE: http://porterbikes.com/ nice pictures-fun facts-my world
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
>> On Behalf Of Simon Atkinson
>> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 7:02 AM
>> To: healeys@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Start up after rebuild
>>
>> 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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