[Singer gazelle]

After setting up my timing I started engine and had a load back fire , rechecked timing and found distributor 180 off ,corrected this and started car but won’t start,looks like a little oil popped out the top of carburetor when cranking .has anyone had this problem, tomorrow well go over everything again and see if I messed up something

 

[mr 4 speed]

try advancing the distributor a little

 

[Singer gazelle]

When I was trying to start I advanced and retared timing ,do you thing I blew a hole in one of my pistons ( they are forged)

 

[oldcutlass]

When I was trying to start I advanced and retared timing ,do you thing I blew a hole in one of my pistons ( they are forged)

No

 

[mrpaticular]

Put the timing mark on the balance at 10* or so advance. Hook up your timing light. Distributor loose. Key on. Move dist at a fast pace until the light flashes. Move faster and narrower band while making the light flash. This will get you into a start situation.
Rick

 

[Singer gazelle]

Thanks Rick this well put me in the ball park

 

[japete92]

This may be helpful (tip 5):

Professional Tips – Performance Distributors

performancedistributors.com

But, I do not recommend 'ported' vacuum advance; full manifold for street applications.

Pete

 

[RICH1965]

Are you sure it was off 180 at the beginning?

 

[427L88]

indeed NEVER ASSUME. If you need to pull a valve cover to ensure the #1 valves are both closed and its not 180 out, do so.

 

[mrpaticular]

Gene is right. You can do that alone. Have an extra gasket set ready. Or
If have help handy, pull #1 plug and have someone crank it over.
Rick

 

[Singer gazelle]

Took my time today and removed #s 1,2,4,6,and 8 spark plugs to ease barring engine over removed left side valve cover. Started ratcheting engine ,number 1 cylinder exhaust opened and closed then intake opened and closed, stopped at tdc removed distributor cap and rotor was 180 away from pointing to number one cylinder, reset distributor so rotor points to # 1 cylinder , set engine to 10 degrees initial, reassembled and pow engine started, what a relief.
Thanks everyone for advice and patience

 

[427L88]

COOL MAN! Hey, we've all been 180 before!

 

[2/75NastyNewbs]

TDC and rotor pointed at number 1 cylinder has never let me down yet. Glad you got it fired

 

[mrpaticular]

Yea, ask how we know.
Rick