use 2 16 vlt batts.everything will work better and no more kick backs or luggin down.

With locked out timing MSD says you should phase the distributor especially with a start retard as the jump to other cylinders. adjustable rotor 84211

http://www.msdignition.com/instructions/...s=rotor+phasing

http://www.msdignition.com/instructions/Products/Distributors/84211.pdf?terms=84211

Dick:

Sorry to hear about your many problems this year.

I have always felt that the only time you should lock out your dizzy, is if you are running a crank trigger.

I just spin the engine over and hit the ignition.


Dennis Jokela

PS I see the rain has stopped for a while in Portland.

Mine has never sneezed or had kickback. I crankit for about 10 seconds or so before I ever switch the ignition on.

I have had that issue on my other car though but it is still started with an stock ignition key/switch so the ignition system is on when the starter is cranking.

My whole problem seems to stem from the kickback. As long as I run the mechanical advance in the distributor it doesn't kick back. When I try to lock out the advance I have the problem.

The distributor is new and I've checked rotor phasing. I'm real sure I don't have any spark scatter or cross firing on the plug wires. I only had 30 degrees in the distributor yesterday when it sneezed. The motor was dead cold so no volitile fuel/air in the intake system.

I did my normal procedure for starting when it's cold. About 1/2 pump on the throttle, crank the motor a few revolutions, hit the ignition switch and just a little throttle at the same time. It sneezed as soon as I hit the ignition.

in my hemi it's more likely to kick back when there's not enough timing.