[Healeys] Start up after rebuild

Wilko2 e-wilkins at cox.net
Sun Jan 5 19:28:57 MST 2014


Double check that TDC. Could be 180 out at distributor, or how you located it.
Also check where the distributor aims the plug wires. About 2 o'clock if I
remember right.

May seem silly, but triple check firing order.



On Jan 5, 2014, at 5:58 PM, Simon Atkinson wrote:

> Tried to start her up after 10yrs today and a complete rebuild. No go....
> Here's what's happening and could use some help...
>
> Have oil pressure
> I think timing was set good to TDC
> Engine turns and tries to start
> Getting some smoke from air cleaners
> Little back firing from exhaust
> Starter turns and then spins after either 3 or 6 seconds (max).
> Have fully charged battery
>
>
> Starter issue?
> Timing issue?
> Carbs fuel/air mixture issue?


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