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Old 04-11-2007, 12:26 AM   #1
Dog5ohfun
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Arlington, Washington
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Unhappy Can't get new engine to turn over.

So I just put together this new engine. It consists of DSS Racing 331 with 8.5:1 compression, -13cc dish pistons. I have an optima battery in the trunk with 1/0 gauge wire running to the battery solenoid on the fender. Supposedly the battery tested good. I just purchased a power master 180 lb/ft. starter. I turned over the engine with the stock starter but with no spark plugs in and it was fine. As soon as I put the plugs back in the engine either turns over really sluggish or not at all. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. I have not dialed in the Lakewood bellhousing, but seeing as it turns over with the plugs removed I don't see the bellhousing as an issue but I could be wrong. It did try to start once with the stock starter but obviously to no avail. Thank you in advance for your ideas.
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Black 1990 LX DSS Racing Super Pro Bullit 331, AFR 185, Anderson B31 Cam, 1.6 DSS rockers, Cobra Intake w/ 2 phenolic spacer, Aluminum DS, 3.73 gears, Tremec 3550, Lakewood SFI Bellhousing, MSD Digital 6+, Spintech Side Exhaust,
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