View single post by andrewo

Posted: 08-01-2005 10:55 pm

Joined:	06-01-2005
Location:	San Diego, California USA
Posts:	51
Status:	Offline

Talk about one step forward, two steps back. I solved the starter problem and the engine cranks, but does not fire. Since the gear on my distributor does not seem to have any marks, I used an ohmmeter to determine when the points were open and closed, and managed to get the timing set to the point where #1 is actually firing a couple of degrees before TDC, or at least I think it is. Using a timing light when running on the starter, this appears to be the case.

Here are some relevant details:

1. The engine has been completely rebuilt.

2. The points, condenser, rotor, and cap are all new.

3. The carberetturs were not rebuilt. I bought them complete with intake off of someone who switched to Delortos and represented them as fine, so I shelved my set and just bolted them on.

4. The cam gears are lined up properly.

How do I verify that the distributor pulley is in the right position? What else should I check? Are there any San Diego area folks who are good at troubleshooting and might want to take a look? Pizza, beer, etc., would be on me.

Thanks - Andrew