Posted By: NV69B7RR
Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP - 05/30/10 11:23 PM
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
Posted By: pittsburghracer
Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP - 05/30/10 11:35 PM
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.
Posted By: 62maxwgn
Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP - 05/30/10 11:36 PM
Lift it about an inch,turn rotor half turn.If you're out,you're in.Easier than changing wires and correct.
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP - 05/31/10 12:35 AM
Thanks, I took it and turned it 180 and vavoom!
Posted By: Supercuda
Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP - 05/31/10 03:34 AM
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.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP - 05/31/10 02:05 PM
I think everybody w/ a BB mopar has done that at least twice. Glad you fixed it.
Posted By: SLOW67
Re: Dumb question, if 440 dist is 180 out how to fix? ASAP - 05/31/10 04:58 PM
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
