compression question
#1
compression question
well I have been having trouble with getting my car to start after finally putting in the rebuilt motor. everything is turning and im getting fuel and spark. the timing is right as far as I can tell since the cheap **** timing cover does not have a timing mark anyways a friend told me I have no compression but when I try to start it sometimes flames shoot out of my open headers would that be possible with no compression?
#2
If you're firing out the exhaust you probably have a timing issue. Check and make sure the dist. is timed on the compression stroke and not on the exhaust stroke.....that's a very common mistake.
Also you really need a timing mark...otherwise there's no way to ever know if the timing is actually right. They make them where they bolt onto the timing cover bolts....you can get one for like $12 and just bolt it right on there.
Also you really need a timing mark...otherwise there's no way to ever know if the timing is actually right. They make them where they bolt onto the timing cover bolts....you can get one for like $12 and just bolt it right on there.
#6
The stock balancer is like 6 3/4" so go with the 7" pointer. To find the compression stroke, take out the #1 plug and stick your finger in the hole while someone turns the engine over MANUALLY (i.e. with a socket on the balancer bolt.) When the engine's compression pushes your finger out of the hole, you're on the compression stroke. Continue to turn the engine until the timing mark lines up with 0* on the pointer, then pop the dist. cap off and make sure the rotor is pointing at the #1 plug wire. If not, pull the dist. and adjust the rotor accordingly.
#9
Doesn't have to be your finger. You can use a rag or anything light enough to be pushed out by the air pressure. I use a straight spark plug boot with a bolt in the end....it'll halfway seal the hole so it makes noise when it comes out. If you can't turn it by hand, you can try bumping the starter. You run the chance of having the engine turn past TDC though, which means starting all over.
Having both valves on #1 closed works, but that involves pulling the valve cover which can be a pain depending on the car. Sometimes it can also be hard to tell if they're closed all the way (at TDC exhaust stroke the exh valve is closing and the int is opening so they will both be nearly shut.)
Having both valves on #1 closed works, but that involves pulling the valve cover which can be a pain depending on the car. Sometimes it can also be hard to tell if they're closed all the way (at TDC exhaust stroke the exh valve is closing and the int is opening so they will both be nearly shut.)
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