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Big Bopper · 04-19-2002, 04:23 PM

Don't be sad PRKWUD I believe you!

I tried the napkin trick it worked! But....the mark on the harmonic balencer was no where close to the timing marks,...(when the tissue popped out)

But when I matched the spot on the harmonic balancer with the pointer, the rotor pointed to the #1 plug terminal. I have not messed with engine ie;timing chain,valves or anything else that would cause it to be out. ? .so I'm kinda confused

I still can't get her to fire! I thought it was the timing forshure, but I had it right . ( I think?) I did what PKRWUD said.
Will a weak ground between the coil braket and the inner fender cause a weak spark? I can see spark, but I don't know if it's strong enough to flash the motor up? Also the ground wire that comes from the battery that grounds to the inner fender gets pretty hot after cranking (3-5 seconds) Does that mean that It's a bad ground?

Thanks for all your help guys. Any input would be great. I have a feeling that it's something that I'm overlooking!

04-19-2002, 04:23 PM	#8
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Don't be sad PRKWUD I believe you! I tried the napkin trick it worked! But....the mark on the harmonic balencer was no where close to the timing marks,...(when the tissue popped out) But when I matched the spot on the harmonic balancer with the pointer, the rotor pointed to the #1 plug terminal. I have not messed with engine ie;timing chain,valves or anything else that would cause it to be out. ? .so I'm kinda confused I still can't get her to fire! I thought it was the timing forshure, but I had it right . ( I think?) I did what PKRWUD said. Will a weak ground between the coil braket and the inner fender cause a weak spark? I can see spark, but I don't know if it's strong enough to flash the motor up? Also the ground wire that comes from the battery that grounds to the inner fender gets pretty hot after cranking (3-5 seconds) Does that mean that It's a bad ground? Thanks for all your help guys. Any input would be great. I have a feeling that it's something that I'm overlooking! __________________ 90' GT Drop-top, 88' 302,pulleys,full flowmasters (turndowns),Ported stock Intakes,twin flex-a-lites,Pro-5.0,3.55's,short belt,elctric water pump,timing bumped,taylor leads.(headers soon!)