12-04-2020, 03:04 PM
Hi, I have a A7 special which I have had for a few years. I decided to rebuild the engine having found a number of issues and post rebuild had it running (therefore I would assume nothing major is wrong?), however, for the last 12 months I have been unable to start the engine at all. I have had two or three modern car mechanics look at it and they all tell me it should run!
What have I done:
I believe I have set the static timing correctly, e.g, after the compression stroke on one turn the engine a further turn and a half and then find TDC using a probe (pipe cleaner!). The set the dizzy so the correct segment is lined up and set the points at 12 thou, refitted the leads 1342 after setting the plugs at 24thou. Turned the engine over a quickly get a single backfire followed by the engine trying to catch but not?
I know I'm really close but could do with a little advice please?
Thank you.
What have I done:
I believe I have set the static timing correctly, e.g, after the compression stroke on one turn the engine a further turn and a half and then find TDC using a probe (pipe cleaner!). The set the dizzy so the correct segment is lined up and set the points at 12 thou, refitted the leads 1342 after setting the plugs at 24thou. Turned the engine over a quickly get a single backfire followed by the engine trying to catch but not?
I know I'm really close but could do with a little advice please?
Thank you.