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startup problem

Old May 28, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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startup problem

im having trouble getting my 327 started. i pulled the motor a few weeks ago and now have it back in. when i go to fire it up all it does is crank over and wont fire. it fired once but nothing besides that. ive checked pretty much all i can and im stumped. it does have a msd distributor(8365) and i cant figure it out! any suggestions would be great, thanks guys
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Old May 29, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
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Have you checked for spark yet?


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Old May 30, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Re: startup problem

im not too sure how too.... im pretty new at this stuff especially electrical stuff.... and i dont have a light tester either... ive been trying to get it going for a few days and nothing
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Old May 30, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
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Remove a spark plug wire from one of the plugs.

Insert a spare plug into the end.

Hold the ground part of the plug on a grounded part of the car such as the inner fender, engine block, etc.

Have a friend crank the engine.

If there is spark you will see and hear it arc in the plug.


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