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38 coupe · 11-01-2011, 09:06 PM

If the cam is 180 camshaft degrees out (installed upside down) then the spark plugs will fire at the top of the exhaust stroke, instead of at the top of the compression stroke. The quick solution for this would be to move your spark plug wires half way round on the distributor.

Is this a fresh rebuilt engine that won't fire off, or an old unknown engine you are trying to bring to life, or...
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11-01-2011, 09:06 PM	#8
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,137	Re: 38 Ford Low Compression If the cam is 180 camshaft degrees out (installed upside down) then the spark plugs will fire at the top of the exhaust stroke, instead of at the top of the compression stroke. The quick solution for this would be to move your spark plug wires half way round on the distributor. Is this a fresh rebuilt engine that won't fire off, or an old unknown engine you are trying to bring to life, or... We need more information.