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Pampered-Z · 08-21-2008, 10:01 AM

You did get all the tools out of the engine before you're attempting to start it? RIGHT???

Bring the engine to Top-Dead-Center. Turn it over, after the #1 cylinder valve closes and the Piston is at the top of the stroke ( and the Timing mark on the balancer should then be at 0 on the timing marker ).

The rotor on the distributor should be pointing towards the #1 Cylinder. Install the cap with the #1 spark plug wire facing straight forward. This should give you the basic timing to get the engine started.

08-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#35
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	You did get all the tools out of the engine before you're attempting to start it? RIGHT??? Bring the engine to Top-Dead-Center. Turn it over, after the #1 cylinder valve closes and the Piston is at the top of the stroke ( and the Timing mark on the balancer should then be at 0 on the timing marker ). The rotor on the distributor should be pointing towards the #1 Cylinder. Install the cap with the #1 spark plug wire facing straight forward. This should give you the basic timing to get the engine started. __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!