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| SteveNMaine |
 Jul 1 2025, 10:08 AM
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I just setup my carbureted 2056 with 123Ignition distributor and cannot get it started.
Basics: Compression is good, new dual carbs and there is spark. I have read several methods of setting static timing, Method 1: 123 manual says set timing marks at 0 TDC and turn distributor till light turns green, I did that, no Joy. Method 2: Set timing marks at 7.5 BTDC and turn distributor till light turns green, I did that, it sounded more like it wanted to start but no joy. Should I continue to advance the timing? |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jul 3 2025, 09:38 AM
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If it ran well before you pulled the distributor, then the distributor drive is probably indexed properly. I’ve never had the drive gear come out with the distributor.
When in doubt take off the valve cover to make sure you’re on TDC #1, you could be 180* out, remember it takes two revolutions of the crankshaft to complete the firing order. Next make sure the distributor drive is properly installed per the workshop manual. Then make sure the rotor and cap are on #1. 123 distributors are installed at zero degrees on TDC #1. The distributor handles all the advance. |
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SteveNMaine 123Ignition Static Timing Jul 1 2025, 10:08 AM
jim_hoyland Call Ed at 1-2-3
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He’s the guru Jul 1 2025, 10:53 AM
wbgoggans
Call Ed at 1-2-3
(440) 668-8164
He’s the guru
... Jul 1 2025, 03:20 PM FlacaProductions Yup. Install and rotate counter-clockwise juuuuus... Jul 1 2025, 04:05 PM Robarabian What Flaca said... you don't just turn it... a... Jul 1 2025, 05:56 PM dtmehall not to be a dinosaur, but this is a very similar p... Jul 1 2025, 08:56 PM SteveNMaine I have the 123/TUNE+4-R-V-POR What should I be pro... Jul 2 2025, 04:37 AM FlacaProductions Here's a note I have saved from Ian concerning... Jul 2 2025, 08:09 AM SteveNMaine
Here's a note I have saved from Ian concernin... Jul 3 2025, 01:57 PM SteveNMaine
[quote name='FlacaProductions' post='3212878' dat... Jul 3 2025, 06:18 PM Superhawk996
I still have not been able to get my 2056 to star... Jul 3 2025, 09:17 AM IronHillRestorations Make sure there’s a center contact in the distri... Jul 3 2025, 02:53 PM emerygt350 Have you tried starting fluid?
Timing is just tim... Jul 3 2025, 06:34 PM |
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