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Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP #711724 05/30/10 07:23 PM 05/30/10 07:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	I'm trying to start my 512 and I think the dist is 180 out. It cranks good, but backfires (loudly). How do I fix it, pull it out and turn the bottom or switch the wires around on the cap? Thanks 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP [Re: NV69B7RR] #711725 05/30/10 07:35 PM 05/30/10 07:35 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA.	Bring engine up to top dead center on #1 Remove dis. cap and make sure its pointing to #1 plug. If its 180 out unbolt dis pull dis and turn rotor 180 and tighten down. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP [Re: NV69B7RR] #711726 05/30/10 07:36 PM 05/30/10 07:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA 62maxwgn master
62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Lift it about an inch,turn rotor half turn.If you're out,you're in.Easier than changing wires and correct.

Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP [Re: 62maxwgn] #711727 05/30/10 08:35 PM 05/30/10 08:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Thanks, I took it and turned it 180 and vavoom! 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP [Re: NV69B7RR] #711728 05/30/10 09:07 PM 05/30/10 09:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA.	Quote: Thanks, I took it and turned it 180 and vavoom! Good deal. Nothing better than hearing a new engine fire up. NOW GO HAVE SOME FUN. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP [Re: pittsburghracer] #711729 05/30/10 11:34 PM 05/30/10 11:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	This reminded me of a good buddie of mine. He just rebuilt his 360 (89 TBI setup) and could not get it to fire, same symptoms you mentioned. I asked him if he was sure his timing wasn't 180 and he said no. After jumping thru many hoops I fnally moved his rotor 180 out and it fired right up. Normally, this guy is Mr. Attention to detail, but somehow he eissed that one up. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP [Re: Supercuda] #711730 05/31/10 10:05 AM 05/31/10 10:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	I think everybody w/ a BB mopar has done that at least twice. Glad you fixed it. [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP [Re: Mr.Yuck] #711731 05/31/10 12:58 PM 05/31/10 12:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 928 NC S SLOW67 super stock
SLOW67 super stock S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 928 NC	I had a 66 Valiant given to me one time for this reason. Owner got tired of trying to make it run...I pushed it on the trailer took it home and put the dist. in 180 and drove it for a year lol

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