Timing HELP

[kjk1500]

I just replaced my intake manifold today and I put everything back together and went over it and over it to make sure it was right. I tried starting it and It wouldn't start . The ground wire to the back of the engine would smoke and smoke every time I tried starting it. I think my timing is off because the plugs on the distributer cap are right but I think its the timing Im not to sure though. Could this be my timing being way off? Thanks

 

[kn1ght]

Are you sure you didn't put it in 180 degrees backwards?

 

[kjk1500]

I have no Idea I've never messed with timing before. I do know the cap is on the right way but under it with the plate and cap that could be 180 degrees backwards I never notice it going in a certain way.

 

[kn1ght]

Just mess with the timing, advancing and retarding it and see what goes better. Once you get pointed in the right direction it'll be easier.

 

[kjk1500]

So turn cap 180 degreese the other way? Im getting a timing light tomorrow will that help me solve this?

 

[Aloicious]

what year/engine is the truck we're talking about?

 

[kn1ght]

Sometimes people put it in backwards. That timing light will be a huge help, just wait until then before you start messing with it.

 

[kjk1500]

Its a 1994 tbi 350, It probably is backwards does it matter what way the distributer cap is?

 

[kn1ght]

If you put it in backwards, if will fire backwards IIRC.

 

[outalne94z71]

pull #1 plug and put finger over hole, have someone tap the starter a couple times till air comes out the hole, you should be tdc at #1

then pull cap and see where the rotor is pointing, it should be about the 5 oclock position and #1 wire should be in that spot as well