Brand new engine won't start
- Thread starter scar
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hardtimes
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Hey scar,
With what info that you've provided, we have to make some assumptions here..and that is usually not a good thing,eh !
For instance, we would expect that a 6K $ engine would be put together correctly....so we assume that the VALVE ADJ is correct. However, badly adjusted valves can/will make an engine POP ! I assume that you have elect spark, as there can NOT be popping without spark ! However, that spark can be intermittent...so check the points for clean and check battery for full charge and coil for good operation AND all connections for clean/tight and unfrayed condition. We assume that there is good fuel and enough of it getting to cyl, as there IS popping, which can NOT happen without some fuel....however, you say plugs clean/DRY ? If enough fuel is present in tank, when engine turns without firing....there should be lots of unburned fuel wetting down plugs and cylinder walls (washing walls..is not good). Pull, dip stick also and smell oil for fuel / gas smell...gas diluting oil !
Now hot spark, plus fuel, plus correct timing, assuming engine together and adjusted properly....equals firing off. Maybe not running good at first due to carb and other final fine tuning...but firing off !!
With what info that you've provided, we have to make some assumptions here..and that is usually not a good thing,eh !
For instance, we would expect that a 6K $ engine would be put together correctly....so we assume that the VALVE ADJ is correct. However, badly adjusted valves can/will make an engine POP ! I assume that you have elect spark, as there can NOT be popping without spark ! However, that spark can be intermittent...so check the points for clean and check battery for full charge and coil for good operation AND all connections for clean/tight and unfrayed condition. We assume that there is good fuel and enough of it getting to cyl, as there IS popping, which can NOT happen without some fuel....however, you say plugs clean/DRY ? If enough fuel is present in tank, when engine turns without firing....there should be lots of unburned fuel wetting down plugs and cylinder walls (washing walls..is not good). Pull, dip stick also and smell oil for fuel / gas smell...gas diluting oil !
Now hot spark, plus fuel, plus correct timing, assuming engine together and adjusted properly....equals firing off. Maybe not running good at first due to carb and other final fine tuning...but firing off !!
Patrick L.
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C26Pinelake
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Did you take it back to the rebuilder ? Wayne
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scar
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After gearing myself up for a long day of tracing wires and checking every electrical component on my buddy's car, I solved the issue within 5 minutes. I checked the coil for power. It was fine, so i popped the top off the distributor to make sure the button was turning. I asked him to turn the engine over. It would hardly make a complete revolution. My 75 yr old buddy who couldn't hear a bomb go off, assumed that it was turning over fine. I hooked up some jumper cables to my truck and the ol' girl fired right up. He was smiling from ear to ear and looked as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders. I'm sure he'll be at the auto parts store waiting for them to open in the morning so he can get a new battery. Thanks everyone for your input. I'm glad that it worked out the way it did. Thanks again!! 
Patrick L.
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Well, good. Glad it was simple. I like simple. It pays to check the easy stuff I guess.
C26Pinelake
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Glad it worked out and without cost ! Wayne
