John Hendrix
Newbie
Nothing related to oil pressure would prevent initial startup.
Refer to what I posted earlier. it was running, you primed the oil system, then reinstalled the original the distributor.
You stated:
"]like I triple checked (if not more), i replaced all the plugs, the rotor"
Were these already installed when you had it running previously? If so, these are mot the problem.
However, if you installed these after you primed the oil system, there is a very small chance that these could be part of the problem. (Ive had issues with new spark plugs causing a hard to start and rough running issue before)
Something has changed between the previous "running" condition and the current "not starting" condition. Priming the oil system did not cause this...
First thing to do is to make sure the engine has ALL of the same parts and components it had when it was last running. (Put the old stuff back on)
Definitely check the distributor position!
If you are getting spark at the plugs, the complete ignition is functioning correctly and all electrical connections are good. It also means the cap, rotor and plug wires are okay. (Again, put the old stuff back on if needed) If the injectors are spraying fuel, there is a very good chance they are working correctly.
This leaves only the distributor as the issue. It could be as simple as 1-2 teeth out of correct position which would not allow enough adjustment to get close to correct ignition timing. Or, it could be 180 degrees out of position. As a quick check, you could always move all 8 plug wires four positions clockwise on the cap if they will reach. This will effectively correct for 180 out.
Keep up with this thread and recheck everything...
Good luck!
Refer to what I posted earlier. it was running, you primed the oil system, then reinstalled the original the distributor.
You stated:
"]like I triple checked (if not more), i replaced all the plugs, the rotor"
Were these already installed when you had it running previously? If so, these are mot the problem.
However, if you installed these after you primed the oil system, there is a very small chance that these could be part of the problem. (Ive had issues with new spark plugs causing a hard to start and rough running issue before)
Something has changed between the previous "running" condition and the current "not starting" condition. Priming the oil system did not cause this...
First thing to do is to make sure the engine has ALL of the same parts and components it had when it was last running. (Put the old stuff back on)
Definitely check the distributor position!
If you are getting spark at the plugs, the complete ignition is functioning correctly and all electrical connections are good. It also means the cap, rotor and plug wires are okay. (Again, put the old stuff back on if needed) If the injectors are spraying fuel, there is a very good chance they are working correctly.
This leaves only the distributor as the issue. It could be as simple as 1-2 teeth out of correct position which would not allow enough adjustment to get close to correct ignition timing. Or, it could be 180 degrees out of position. As a quick check, you could always move all 8 plug wires four positions clockwise on the cap if they will reach. This will effectively correct for 180 out.
Keep up with this thread and recheck everything...
Good luck!
