DeTomaso Mailing List: November 99, Message #225
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| From: | "Franck DJ (Don)" <DJFranck@equilon.com> |
| Subject: | New Engine Startup Problems |
| Date: | Tue, 9 Nov 1999 19:30:26 -0500 |
I have a new 351 Windsor I bought as a long block. I have installed it and
am having problems with the initial cranking:
I have set the timing to about 6 degrees BTDC
I have checked and recheck the plug wires
What happens is I get a lot of fire coming back up through the carb while
cranking. If it does crank it feels like it is running on about 4
cylinders.
The firing order I am using is:1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
What could be wrong??
Can I check the cam degreeing without tearing the front of the engine apart?
Any ideas are much appreciated?
Frustrated in Houston
Don Franck
Don Franck
DJFranck@equilon.com
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