Re: [Chevelle-list] HEI Problems :-/

Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:53:54 -0700

When I pulled the old distributor the engine was right on TDC (just happened to be so)
and the rotor was in fact 180 degrees opposite the installation recommendation.
But I didn't write down the location of the spark plug wires (doh!)
 
But if I rotate the rotor 180 degrees I have to relocate all the spark plug wires to be in
the right firing order, right? And that means that I'm back to square one as far as I
can see? It wouldn't really matter which way the rotor points as long as you hook
up the #1 cylinder to that position at TDC?
 
Am i thinking too much here!?
 
B.T.W.  I can tell you that "bumping over" a big block with a socket wrench is no easy task :-(
 
Best regards
 
Pelle
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: KW
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] HEI Problems :-/

Sounds like you have the distributor 180 degrees off (or a couple of teeth off). Try to have someone crank the engine while you twist the distributor and see if it cranks easier (or starts- indicates that it is a tooth or several off). Or just pull the distributor up enough so the gear isn't engaged, turn the rotor 180 degrees, reinstall, and see if it will start (if it is 180 off).
Keith
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 1:34 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] HEI Problems :-/

I've just installed my HEI and I've done it "by the book"
Locaded TDC etc.
 
to do the inital setup but something's wrong and I need a 2:nd
opinion frum you guys.
 
I've got spark and the engine pops & puffs but do not start.
(and on top of it all my starter suddenly need some shimming!?)
 
1. Is the guide correct?
2. How would you have done it?
 
Best regards
Pelle
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