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alexiskai · 11-08-2020, 01:26 AM

If you've confirmed that the plugs are firing (e.g., by creating a small gap between the lead and the plug as the engine is turned over), and you know that fuel is flowing, the next thing to confirm is that the timing is correct. With a car that's a complete unknown, make sure you visually verify (via removing plug 1) that the #1 piston is coming to TDC when indicated by the timing pin. Then time as normal.

If the plugs are firing, fuel is flowing, and the timing is correct, you should get at least some kind of combustion.

11-08-2020, 01:26 AM	#3
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,354	Re: What am I missing? 1930 Model A If you've confirmed that the plugs are firing (e.g., by creating a small gap between the lead and the plug as the engine is turned over), and you know that fuel is flowing, the next thing to confirm is that the timing is correct. With a car that's a complete unknown, make sure you visually verify (via removing plug 1) that the #1 piston is coming to TDC when indicated by the timing pin. Then time as normal. If the plugs are firing, fuel is flowing, and the timing is correct, you should get at least some kind of combustion.