Cannot get my EFI Conversion to fire up?!

[monk302]

So I have my car all set up and ready to go with the EFI. So now it cranks, there is fuel, but I cannot get it to start. One thing that did happen was that there was some sort of backfire that came through the air filter. Made quite a popping noise and a small amount of smoke. So now I would like to get this thing running but I am not sure what is wrong. How can I test for spark? What would cause the backfire through the air filter? Any suggestions?

 

[ForceFed70]

Sounds like the timing isn't set.

To check for spark, pull a plug wire and then place it near some metal on your car. (approx 30 thousands away). Crank the engine and see if you can see a spark arcing to ground. You could also use an inductive timing light.

 

[Protowrxs]

Every time I've had backfire issues it's always been timing and usually it's been on the wrong stroke, i.e. 180 off.

Just FYI

You'll get it.. keep us posted.

-Stephen

 

[stangman96gt]

everything bottlefed said is what i was gonna say. So, i'm just gonna back him up(as if he needs it)

 

[monk302]

Sounds like the timing isn't set.

To check for spark, pull a plug wire and then place it near some metal on your car. (approx 30 thousands away). Crank the engine and see if you can see a spark arcing to ground. You could also use an inductive timing light.

Whats an inductive timing light? Is that the kind that attaches to the plug wire?

 

[xoxbxfx]

Whats an inductive timing light? Is that the kind that attaches to the plug wire?

yes

 

[monk302]

This stinks....still cannot get this thing going. I have replaced the TFI, I think I have everything hooked up correctly. I placed the timing light onto a ground and another side on the plug, then pulled the trigger only to not see any flash of light.

 

[xoxbxfx]

This stinks....still cannot get this thing going. I have replaced the TFI, I think I have everything hooked up correctly. I placed the timing light onto a ground and another side on the plug, then pulled the trigger only to not see any flash of light.

are you getting power to the coil??

 

[monk302]

Every time I've had backfire issues it's always been timing and usually it's been on the wrong stroke, i.e. 180 off.

Just FYI

You'll get it.. keep us posted.

-Stephen

Proto is the winner......put the cap 180 off and voila!!! running Stang. Now I just have to tune it.

How do I adjust the idle on an EFI? Guess that will be for another post.