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06-01-2008, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by gearhead1011
Originally Posted by hammertime
Originally Posted by john858
if you have your timing locked down the timing retard will solve the problem i would think
06-02-2008, 02:34 AM
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Too much retard will also cause issue's too. Have you tried to start the motor with a total of 20-25 degrees of timing in it? My little sbc loves 20 of total timing for starting. Just a thought.
06-02-2008, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Tod74
Stupid question....is the cap/ rotor indexed correctly? I'm sure you have checked that just a thought. I guess phased would be a better word than indexed...
Should only need to do that with a crank trigger correct ? If not please explain.
06-02-2008, 08:18 AM
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For one i would not use that cheap jegs starter on this engine. I have a injected bbc on alcohol i start no problem with a csr starter and 32-35* timing, Never kicked back. Also you might think about going to a better flex plate, one that is thicker.
06-02-2008, 09:03 AM
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Re: starter
Originally Posted by kwkracing
For one i would not use that cheap jegs starter on this engine. I have a injected bbc on alcohol i start no problem with a csr starter and 32-35* timing, Never kicked back. Also you might think about going to a better flex plate, one that is thicker.
06-02-2008, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by john858
we've had bad luck out of jeg starters. i'd get a good sfi
flexplate,tilton starter,timing retard & go racing.good luck
flexplate,tilton starter,timing retard & go racing.good luck
06-02-2008, 07:23 PM
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[quote="hammertime"]
Should only need to do that with a crank trigger correct ? If not please explain.[/quote
You need to phase the rotor either way. It's just easier with a crank trigger because you can just rotate the distributor to set phasing. If using the dist for the trigger, get a cap-adapt with an adjustable rotor, set the timing, then phase the rotor....
Originally Posted by Tod74
Stupid question....is the cap/ rotor indexed correctly? I'm sure you have checked that just a thought. I guess phased would be a better word than indexed...
Should only need to do that with a crank trigger correct ? If not please explain.[/quote
You need to phase the rotor either way. It's just easier with a crank trigger because you can just rotate the distributor to set phasing. If using the dist for the trigger, get a cap-adapt with an adjustable rotor, set the timing, then phase the rotor....
06-02-2008, 07:47 PM
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[quote="johnracer"]
Should only need to do that with a crank trigger correct ? If not please explain.[/quote
You need to phase the rotor either way. It's just easier with a crank trigger because you can just rotate the distributor to set phasing. If using the dist for the trigger, get a cap-adapt with an adjustable rotor, set the timing, then phase the rotor....
How do you suggest phasing it with a regular cap and no hole ? I've heard of people doing so but not sure ??
Originally Posted by hammertime
Originally Posted by Tod74
Stupid question....is the cap/ rotor indexed correctly? I'm sure you have checked that just a thought. I guess phased would be a better word than indexed...
Should only need to do that with a crank trigger correct ? If not please explain.[/quote
You need to phase the rotor either way. It's just easier with a crank trigger because you can just rotate the distributor to set phasing. If using the dist for the trigger, get a cap-adapt with an adjustable rotor, set the timing, then phase the rotor....