[Shotimes] Need Help --- No Start --- Distributor? (ot)

[Mike]

Recalling ancient memories........turn the engine over until you're on the
compression stroke on No.l, just before TDC.  This is when the plug will
fire, and the rotor will be just approaching the no.1 contact in the cap.
The gear will turn as it goes into the engine, so allow some extra when you
insert it; a couple times and you wil figure it out.
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 4:30 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Need Help --- No Start --- Distributor? (ot)


> I've just finished replacing the head gaskets on a 3.8L SLO.  Everything
> went back together just fine, no leaks, but the engine will not start.  I
> confirmed the plug wires are connected correctly and there is fuel
pressure
> at the schroeder valve on the fuel rail.  Didn't get a chance to check for
> spark before it got dark.
>
> I have a theory on which I ask your advice.  I don't know very much about
> mechanical distributors.  I had to remove and reinstall the mechanical
> distributor.  When I did removed it, I forgot to remove the cap and check
> which way the rotor was pointed.  When I reinstalled it, I think I might
> have got the drive gear off by one tooth or more.  Wouldn't that mean that
> the plugs are not getting spark at the moment they need it?
>
> Can someone tell me how to correct the timing, or recommend websites where
I
> could get instructions for correcting this?  I have a timing light that I
> have not used in years.
>
> VO
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