DeTomaso Mailing List: November 99, Message #229

Are you sure your timing is set to the #1 piston and not 180 degrees-off?

-----Original Message-----
From: Franck DJ (Don) <DJFranck@equilon.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <detomaso@realbig.com>
Date: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 7:30 PM
Subject: New Engine Startup Problems


>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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