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Did a tune up, cranks but no start?

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KEN L
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Yes, the distributor could be in a tooth off. TDC the distributor should be pointing right at #1 on the compression stroke. You can use a compression gauge to help know when you are on the compression stroke.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 2:21 PM
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Okay will do. We have every aspect of a running engine, and I didn’t place the new distributor in the same exact way the old one was. I did plugs, wires, and distributor cap all at once so I’m just assuming the timing is off, after doing all of those test and seeing the backfire.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 2:22 PM
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Hey, what size is this?
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 3:49 PM
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 3:50 PM
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It looks like one inch, but it is tough from a picture. Did you get the engine running?
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 AT 4:38 PM
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I did not. It ended up being a 1 1/4 (32mm). Me and my dad are doing the timing today when I get off of work. I pray she starts up, thank you for all your help. I’ll let you know how it goes.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2022 AT 5:09 AM
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Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2022 AT 11:31 AM

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