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Will a tpi engine run with the distributor 180 deg out?

Old Sep 6, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Will a tpi engine run with the distributor 180 deg out?

Hi,

I just put a fresh engine in my car and I cant seem to make it run right. It feels like there is an awful misfire. I checked the distributor 2x and I am 90% sure it is not in backwards. My main question is will a TPI engine run (albeit rough) with the distributor in backwards (180 deg off)?

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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Re: Will a tpi engine run with the distributor 180 deg out?

No
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Re: Will a tpi engine run with the distributor 180 deg out?

sounds more like you have some plug wires crossed
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