Trouble getting engine running

[EricJr]

I have a 1915cc that i had running for about a month. I drove it out to White Rock one afternoon and on the way it backfired a few times and died. It would turn over but not start. Found there was no spark. I have replaced the coil with a new blue coil, new compufire electronic points and a new alternator with built in regulator and I now have spark but it just wont fire up. I have static timed it to TDC on number one but nothing seams to work. I pulled the distibutor and the drive gear doesn't line up the way it is supposed to, prob 30 deg off but i adjusted the dist to allow for this. I was getting some backfire through the carbs but now nothing. Anybody have any ideas?

[Chris]

what kind of distributor?

[EricJr]

I didn't build the engine but as far as i can tell its a stock distributor

[Chris]

does it have vacumn lines?

[JohnB]

Out of gas?

[EricJr]

No vacuum and yes, its got gas. I detached the fuel line and cranked it over because it seamed to be flooded. Now I get alot of back fire through the carb so I figured the timing was out. Once again I static timed it but still won't fire. If anybody lives close to coquitlam and has an hour or so to come by and have a look I would appreciate it. Its pissing me off, all these sunny days and I can't drive it!

[Chris]

Sounds like your timing for a stock distributor and are not using a stock one. You need to get the numbers off the distributor and post them then more info can be provided.

[EricJr]

K will do thanks Chris.

[EricJr]

The distributor doesn't have any markings or numbers. I worked on it on Saturday and its cranking over but backfiring like crazy and still wont start. I cranked it over while turning the distributor to check if it was out but still couldn't make any progress.

[BUSDADDY]

Just where are you at? sounds like you need to stock the fridge and have someone come visit.

[EricJr]

I need help! Is there anyone that can come by for an hour or so and have a look? I didn't want to go through the hassle of having it towed somewhere. Does anybody know of a good vw shop in tri-cities or have a suggestion on where I should take it?