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Hozer 88GTConv · 07-11-2005, 03:29 PM

Sounds like your distributor is out 180 degrees.
Set 10 btdc on the balancer, check the rotor position. If it's 180 out, reset it to number one.

If it is on number on, crank the motor over to 10 btdc again, the rotor should be 180 out and set it to number one.

good luck.

07-11-2005, 03:29 PM	#2
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Re: car won't start after head reinstall Sounds like your distributor is out 180 degrees. Set 10 btdc on the balancer, check the rotor position. If it's 180 out, reset it to number one. If it is on number on, crank the motor over to 10 btdc again, the rotor should be 180 out and set it to number one. good luck. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy