| Xslow 383X | 10-15-2009 03:55 PM |
won't start after cam install
I have an 84 camaro with a 400 small block. I replaced the cam and lifters. I put the crank gear at 12 o clock and the cam gear at 6 o clock so they lined up. The chain was a little loose but nothing I think to be concerned about. I adjusted the valves by putting number 1 piston on TDC on compression stroke and adjusting the valves needed, then put number 6 piston on TDC on compression stroke and adjusting the valves needed. I did notice that on the number 3 cylinder I believe and i forget if it was the exhaust valve or intake, that after zero lash I couldnt even turn it 1/8 before it was extremely tight. I turned it as far as possible though. I then put number 1 piston on TDC on the compression stroke, put the distributor in and pointed the rotor button at number 1. I then tried starting only to get nothing out of it. I would get an occasional backfire out of the exhaust or carb but that is about it. The distributor would go in 2 ways and I believe one of the ways was 180 out(correct me if I am wrong) but neither way showed any results really. Im kind of new to carburated motors so any help would be greatly appreciated! | 