Author Topic: Firing Problem (Read 3011 times)

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???

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #1 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.

Chris · « **Reply #2 on:** December 11, 2004, 05:02:22 PM »

r u sure its not out 180 ??

Bruce · « **Reply #3 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

KOOL-AID MAN · « **Reply #4 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

KOOL-AID MAN · « **Reply #5 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