Won't Fire - Need Help!
CAM TIMING
Did this engine ever run with present cam, chain, sprocket set up or is this "new?"
Or does it have enough miles (over 80K) that the chain / sprockets might be worn?
Re--read what I posted earlier. I told you "up there" LOL how to check or at least get some idea of cam timing
Nope. New rebuild, including cam, double roller timing chain/sprockets, lifters, and pistons.
Ahh... Okay.. Sorry, will check the cam timing next free time...
I will give a plug for action machine in shoreline wa
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Those guys Rock !!!
Replaced all the intake valves did a 5 way grind checked everything and put it back together in a day they only charged me 95 dollars .
I know for a fact that was a gift !!!
The car came from my Dad and I was trying to get it back together to drive to his memorial . We broke the cam in at 2:30 in the morning .
I had not drove the car in over 3 years .
Pulled it out washed it and drove it at by noon that day !!
My Dad would have smiled!!!!
I sure miss him !! But he lives on and so do the memories !!
Every time I drive my car I think of him !!
See you in Heaven !!
John Thomas McAdams
11-10-48 to 5-7-2013
Gone never forgotten !!
Nice that your car can provide those memories!
One problem I had on another motor was the ignition switch ?
Have you checked that ?
No, note sure how to check the ignition switch or what the symptoms would be... Initially, was cranking from the ignition switch and the motor would attempt to fire as I was letting off the key. Lately, since by myself, have been leaving key in on position and cracking via remote starter...
I bought a '69 Camaro from a buddy years ago that he couldn't get to run. Symptoms were similar to yours. The problem turned out to be in a mis-marked timing chain set that threw the relationship off between the crank and the camshaft.
Timing chain and gear was new Comp Cams assembly, so hoping that's not the case. I'm guessing that's not it, but should verify when I check the Cam Timing....
Thanks all for the ideas! Sorry responses and verifications are slow, but been busy with family stuff and trying to log some car time while keeping the "Family Balance!" I'm sure you folks get it....