So a couple months ago I posted about installing an aftermarket cam in my engine. I finally got the engine all back together and in the car. I went to start the engine up for the break in and it would only crank over, as if it wanted to start but it never took off. The next time I tried it, it fired right up. The only reason it ran is because I had set the timing so far advanced that I cannot turn the distributor any further. I have been thinking about everything but I am coming up with a blank. I had marked the block so I knew where to install the distributor, and today I just readjusted the valves. Nothing.
It will idle fine and rev up fine as long as I do it slowly, if I were to punch it, it explosively backfires out of the carb. If I have it near stock timing or anywhere near, it will barley crank over. Is it possible that I installed the distributor wrong? When I installed the timing set, the cam keyway was at 6 o'clock and the crank at 12, #1 cylinder on compression stroke. Like I said, I have no idea anymore. I have read the It could be excessive worn lobes, but I had this problem on the initial startup before the break in period.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
It will idle fine and rev up fine as long as I do it slowly, if I were to punch it, it explosively backfires out of the carb. If I have it near stock timing or anywhere near, it will barley crank over. Is it possible that I installed the distributor wrong? When I installed the timing set, the cam keyway was at 6 o'clock and the crank at 12, #1 cylinder on compression stroke. Like I said, I have no idea anymore. I have read the It could be excessive worn lobes, but I had this problem on the initial startup before the break in period.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!