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jayssunm · 03-23-2003, 01:28 AM

I recently installed a new intake, Holley 600 carb (rebuilt), and valve covers. Everything is installed and still does not work.

Have checked:
have fuel coming from carb, have spark plug wires, have hot wire coming from ignition to distributor (HEI), #1 at TDC lines up with #1 plug wire, plug wires are right on dist cap.

Any suggestions?? Truck has not run for about 6 month and have spent about 3 days working on it and would love to drive it.

krue · 03-23-2003, 01:45 AM

Have you checked to make sure your getting fire at spark plugs?

lpaine · 03-23-2003, 02:30 AM

You need fuel, spark and timing for your engine to run. It sounds as if you have fuel and your timing is right . Did you check to see if you're getting spark? Also where are you getting power from for your dizzy? Is it coming from a switched terminal on the fuse block? that is, 12 volts with the key "on". Best of luck.

Capitol68 · 03-23-2003, 03:02 AM

have u tried to prime the carb to get it started. might need to after it being sitting up

Hooter · 03-23-2003, 04:40 AM

are you 180 degrees out on the distributor perhaps?

Blue Beard · 03-23-2003, 10:25 AM

Is the HEI functioning and giving good spark..................if its been rebuilt or parts replaced they could be bad...........

Do you get anything out of it when you turn the key?

03-23-2003, 02:30 AM	#3
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	You need fuel, spark and timing for your engine to run. It sounds as if you have fuel and your timing is right . Did you check to see if you're getting spark? Also where are you getting power from for your dizzy? Is it coming from a switched terminal on the fuse block? that is, 12 volts with the key "on". Best of luck. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

03-23-2003, 03:02 AM	#4
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	have u tried to prime the carb to get it started. might need to after it being sitting up __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

03-23-2003, 04:40 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	are you 180 degrees out on the distributor perhaps? __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

03-23-2003, 10:25 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Is the HEI functioning and giving good spark..................if its been rebuilt or parts replaced they could be bad........... Do you get anything out of it when you turn the key? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-23-2003, 01:28 AM	#1
jayssunm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 98	Help with Getting my Truck Started I recently installed a new intake, Holley 600 carb (rebuilt), and valve covers. Everything is installed and still does not work. Have checked: have fuel coming from carb, have spark plug wires, have hot wire coming from ignition to distributor (HEI), #1 at TDC lines up with #1 plug wire, plug wires are right on dist cap. Any suggestions?? Truck has not run for about 6 month and have spent about 3 days working on it and would love to drive it.

03-23-2003, 01:45 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Have you checked to make sure your getting fire at spark plugs?



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