DeTomaso Mailing List: November 99, Message #289

Still not started but here is an update:

First of all thanks to all those that have helped.

I have double double double checked the distributor and it is not 180
degrees out.

I have called the engine manufacturer and they assure me that it is the
correct engine and cam.

It took me a long time to restab the distributor last night so I did not get
any cranking done however, I am going to rethink the way I am setting
initial timing.

Instead of just pointing the rotor at the number one spark plug position on
the distributor, I am going to set the motor to zero degrees and rotate the
distributor until I see the points break for number one.  I will try to
crank then and let you know what happens.

BTW - the engine manufacturer thought that I must be setting the timing way
to far advanced.

Don Franck
DJFranck@equilon.com
1971 Pantera #1777 /  1969 Mustang Mach 1 
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