No-Start Vortec 350

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bEnC10

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No it’s okay! Thanks for trying, I learned quite a bit. I’m not too sure what’s going to and like I said this was my first ever time doing anything with automotive so I’m almost there. Once I get it tuned, it’s my last chance at trying to get this dang thing working. If it does good then cool, if not then I’m quiting
 

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Well, maybe for you when you gap your rings at 1/2" for boost :biggrin: Just kidding.


You should crank until the needle stops climbing - 3 or 4 seconds.


Try a new set of plugs and see what happens. A simple cleaning on them doesn't always clear the fowling.

I can be wrong (I have been before, ha ha) but, I'm still leaning towards the valves are set too tight, been there done that.

A lit propane torch will easily clean fuel fouled plugs.

As for the valves, if they were too tight for it to run there would be zero compression.
 

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Pop your driver's side valve cover off. You'll have to slide the A/C compressor forward on its studs a bit for it to clear. Turn the engine until the timing mark is at TDC. Check to see if both lifters are down. If so, put the distributor at #1. If the intake valve is slightly open - check carefully because it's hard to see - then set the distributor at #6.
 

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Okay I pulled the cover and set the crank to TDC, I do see both lifters down and took off the distributor cap but it is already facing one. Does that mean it’s already in time?
 

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Yes. Also, I like to use a straight-edge across both lifters to ensure they are down. They don't rise much at that point, but with a straight-edge you can see it.
 
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