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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: KOOL-AID MAN on December 11, 2004, 01:31:22 PM

Title: Firing Problem
Post by: KOOL-AID MAN on December 11, 2004, 01:31:22 PM

So i just bought a new 009  distributer, put her in, using my points and condensor instead of the pertronix (for now)   so i have the firing order correct, and it is not 180 degrees out, but it wont fire, it just backfires if you crank it for long enough, anyone know what might be causing this? why my car wont fire? I have it setup pretty close to where the timming should be set, cause i used a test light to time it, my coil is also good, and points gap is too, im lost???

Title: Firing Problem
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 11, 2004, 02:59:50 PM

Pull a plug and turn it over to make sure you are getting spark...then check your firing order again.  

Title: Firing Problem
Post by: Chris on December 11, 2004, 05:02:22 PM

r u sure its not out 180 ??
 

Title: Firing Problem
Post by: Bruce on December 12, 2004, 02:25:47 AM

If you are replacing a stock vacuum dist, you have to switch all the plug wires by 90

Title: Firing Problem
Post by: KOOL-AID MAN on December 12, 2004, 02:34:54 AM

i was actually replacing another 009, all is the exact same. im gonna look at it again in the morning

Title: Firing Problem
Post by: KOOL-AID MAN on December 12, 2004, 04:35:15 PM

turned out it was 180 degrees out, i checked that before, but must have had something else wrong?? i dunno, im confused, but at least its good now