1989 wont start after motor swap
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ill go back in and check tdc and rotor pointing at 1 when i do that how can i adjust it to like 10 degrees btdc
Just to make sure I do it all the right way how would you go in and check TDC and set the distributor so that the timing would allow it to start
Don't worry about the codes until you verify your distributor is in the right place
The easy way:
Pull all the plugs
Turn the engine over, there are a couple ways of doing this, (key off, in neutral or park, wheels blocked and/or park brake on) jump the solenoid with a screw driver turning the engine over while holding your finger over the #1 spark plug hole till you feel air pushing on your finger and you can see the degrees on the balancer.
with a socket and ratchet move the balancer to top dead center (O mark on the balancer)
The pointer on the rotor should point to the #1 plug wire on the distributor cap. Then you are in the ball park.
The easy way:
Pull all the plugs
Turn the engine over, there are a couple ways of doing this, (key off, in neutral or park, wheels blocked and/or park brake on) jump the solenoid with a screw driver turning the engine over while holding your finger over the #1 spark plug hole till you feel air pushing on your finger and you can see the degrees on the balancer.
with a socket and ratchet move the balancer to top dead center (O mark on the balancer)
The pointer on the rotor should point to the #1 plug wire on the distributor cap. Then you are in the ball park.
Unbolt the distributor clamp
Slowly pull the distributor up and watch the rotor turn, it will move some, when it quits moving turn the rotor 180°. Example: if the rotor stops moving at about 5 oclock position move the rotor to the 11 oclock position (this is an example, the rotor may move farther, I can't remember)
push the distributor down, you may have to move the rotor a tiny bit to engage the teeth but not much, the rotor should move to the 12 oclock position when the distributor is seated again. Make sure it is pointed at the #1 plug wire.
put the clamp on but not tight because now you will set the timing when the engine starts. You have a timing light right?
Slowly pull the distributor up and watch the rotor turn, it will move some, when it quits moving turn the rotor 180°. Example: if the rotor stops moving at about 5 oclock position move the rotor to the 11 oclock position (this is an example, the rotor may move farther, I can't remember)
push the distributor down, you may have to move the rotor a tiny bit to engage the teeth but not much, the rotor should move to the 12 oclock position when the distributor is seated again. Make sure it is pointed at the #1 plug wire.
put the clamp on but not tight because now you will set the timing when the engine starts. You have a timing light right?
she started right up im tickled silly happy that its running now
Now pull the spout, set the timing to 12 or 13° btdc and plug the spout back in and you will be doing this 
in no time!
in no time!oh so long afterdue I’ll trll ya These poor 275s are going to unleash fury until there’s nothing left!!! it’s a good thing I’m in the market for a new set of 315’sNow pull the spout, set the timing to 12 or 13° btdc and plug the spout back in and you will be doing this
So are there any other pressing issues a genus like me 
can help you with? i give great advice on 'why my tires are round' and 'world peace' .
can help you with? i give great advice on 'why my tires are round' and 'world peace' .Now pull the spout, set the timing to 12 or 13° btdc and plug the spout back in and you will be doing this
yeah now the car starts right up like a champ but now when im sitting still ( havent driven yet ) it wont rev past 2500 i dont understand ?So are there any other pressing issues a genus like me
how exactly do i time the car it seems like i dont understand exactly so i turn the distributor or do i turn my dial on my timing light
yes the spout was removed and it was at about 9/10 and plugged it back in and its at 10/11 now with spout in
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