Ok so I have installed a pertronix flamethrower ingnition into my S11a. all connected correctly.
I have followed the supplied instructions and I just want to make sure I get the timing set correctly as I now cannot get the engine running. first time setting timing!
So I have set the engine to TDC, the rotor points to cylinder #1.
in the instructions is says to have the cap contact lining up with the rotor and cylinder #1.
Should the cap contact be at the center of the rotor contact?
at the first attempt to start, the truck turned over and had a nasty back fired . readjusted distributor CCW so the rotor contact was on the forward side of the rotor. was this the right way to go? engine turns over but does not catch.
been trying to find some related info on timing but most deal with adjusting points.
Some advice would be great. Cheers
just a note: prior to doing the install the truck was running smooth.
I have followed the supplied instructions and I just want to make sure I get the timing set correctly as I now cannot get the engine running. first time setting timing!
So I have set the engine to TDC, the rotor points to cylinder #1.
in the instructions is says to have the cap contact lining up with the rotor and cylinder #1.
Should the cap contact be at the center of the rotor contact?
at the first attempt to start, the truck turned over and had a nasty back fired . readjusted distributor CCW so the rotor contact was on the forward side of the rotor. was this the right way to go? engine turns over but does not catch.
been trying to find some related info on timing but most deal with adjusting points.
Some advice would be great. Cheers
just a note: prior to doing the install the truck was running smooth.
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