Re: 288 Won't Go

Posted by Ross On 2015/9/24 19:49:32

I don't understand what you mean by a copper head gasket-- solid copper, or copper on one face, or??? Sealer is a good idea and I always use it, but on an engine that has not yet been started I would not expect a coolant breach unless there was some pretty amazing warpage or pits.

Just on an off chance have your spark plug gaps all been slammed shut by the exhaust valves? Or is the dizzie a half turn off?: Put a penny over the number one spark plug hole. Bump the engine with the starter till you just see the penny start to float, then bring the engine to the timing mark. Be sure the rotor is pointing to number one, and then check your wires counterclockwise 1 6 2 5 8 3 7 4.

Whilst the engine is still on that timing mark loosen the dizzie and rotate it slightly ccw till the points close. Its good to check this with a test lamp or the continuity feature on a voltmeter. Now move the dizzie CW just enough to have the points open as shown by the test lamp going out. You are now perfectly timed.