1979 Suburban 454 engine

Tiny
USERGY
  • MEMBER
  • 1979 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Replaced harmonic balancer, number 1 cylinder at tdc timing mark at 0 distributor rotor at number 1 plug wire engine turns over but does not start immediatley. Idles roughly and exhaust pipe gets red hot with in a minute or two. What could possibly be the problem?
Monday, December 11th, 2006 AT 11:06 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
CARUNDELL
  • MECHANIC
  • 602 POSTS
Hey usergy
Usually thats an indicator of a timing/excess fuel issue. Do you have a timing light to get set to spec?
I'm assuming its carburated, is there fuel dumping down the bore?

Chris
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 11th, 2006 AT 11:33 AM
Tiny
USERGY
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Hey usergy
Usually thats an indicator of a timing/excess fuel issue. Do you have a timing light to get set to spec. I'm assuming its carburated, is there fuel dumping down the bore?
Chris[[/size:9a8a63c421] Thats correct.I have a timing light but timing mark is retarted havent tried to adjust distributor. Afraid I might do more damagethan good. What would you suggest?And thanks for your help.[/Quote:9a8a63c421]
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 11th, 2006 AT 8:29 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE