Auto ca18et backfiring, no power... help!

bigdaves12 · #1 21-05-2014, 19:13

Here's a question, when setting the timing is this correct:

Bottom pulley to 15 degrees
Set distributor to one gear out to the notch and install

Or set the set the bottom pulley to 0 tdc and then align the dizzy to give me 15 degrees when the engine is running?

tim murphy · #2 21-05-2014, 21:39

hi big dave that sounds right disconnect the vacuum hose and plug it engine speed up 2 to 3000rpm turn distributor clockwise see how you go

going a write up on my this weekend first you must set the bottom pulley to o and make sure your top pulley mark is at the top of cylinder head and turn engine over with a spanner twice cheers

bigdaves12 · #3 23-05-2014, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim murphy

hi big dave that sounds right disconnect the vacuum hose and plug it engine speed up 2 to 3000rpm turn distributor clockwise see how you go

going a write up on my this weekend first you must set the bottom pulley to o and make sure your top pulley mark is at the top of cylinder head and turn engine over with a spanner twice cheers

Tim mate which vac hose do you mean? I'm working for the next few days so won't be tinkering with it...