ok advice on starting an old motor, ok engines in...fixed starter problem Options

[DrifterJay]

ok guys, I need help...I want to wake up the neighbors. I fixed my whole starter problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . Engine is in, everything is plugged, I got fuel going, all the good shit. I want to start her...I turned her over a couple of times...nothing...no burbles nada... Moved the dizzy a bit to see if I get any response...Nothing....So I move the plugs two slots over to see if it is possibly one eighty out....No difference, in fact, the engine pauses every two seconds when I turn it over. So I dont think that is the issue...Any other thoughts or ideas...could the engine possibly be flooded? too much fuel? Should I disconnect the fuel pump from the coil and try again for a little while...See if it will fire without flooding it, then reconnect the pump before it dies...Any ideas...Anyone out there? Help me....I am soo close... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[skline]

Its a timing issue, Pull the cap of the distributor, turn the enging over till its on TDC, remember where the rotor should be facing, towards number one cyclinder, make sure the piston is at the top by pulling the plug and use a small screwdriver to see if you can feel the top of the piston. The firing order is 1432 and make sure your wires are right. If all that checks out right, check to make sure both valves are closed on #1. Keep in mind, that was an FI engine and it has a FI cam in it. Your carbs may be a little rich for it so dont give it any gas when you try to start it or very little. Move the distributor in very samll increments. If it pauses while trying to start it, the the timing is way out. It should turn smooth.