OK, looks like I have found the problem. It seems that I had tightened the
rockers just a little bit to much this time. I had used the same method
several times while trying to fight the issue with the correct thread sealent
and rocker studs coming loose. I must have gotten away with it the other
times. I was getting some compression, but nothing like when I back the nut
of the rocker 1/8 of a turn. This allowed me to get it started. I will have
to mess with the timing some time later.
I had replaced the distributor and rotor button (cap) and it did not seem to
affect anything. So I decided to go back to watch the rockers as it started
to make sure they were still moving. They seemed to be moving and lubricating
fine. I decided to check the compression and it just did not seem to be
enough. (A time I wish I had a gauge.) So I deicided to back the nut off the
number one cylinder 1/8 of a turn and check it again. I could definitely tell
a difference on the intake and compression stroke. I went back through and
did the same to the rest of the rockers, replaced the number one plug and it
almost started. After moving the distributor it ran for a little while.
Since I had some vacuum hose removed to remove the valve covers I knew it was
not going to run smoothly.
This forced me to go a couple of things I had put off like the new distributor
and cap. Maybe with any luck I can get the timing set more accurate this
time.
Thanks again for the suggestions.
Greg 0036
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