Manifold tubes are plastic?!? and timing help

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

Try to put the engine at TDC with the "0" lined up with the pointer. Quite 
frequently the cam position dot will be off a little bit, so you need to 
determine if it will be closer if it's rotated one tooth either way. From 
what you've described it sounds good, but check it anyway.

If two wires are in the incorrect position then the engine may putt and it 
may start but it'll sure run like poop!!! It needs all 4 cylinders to run 
worth a damn.

Also, the engine may putt or start with the fubared injector seat, but it 
won't run properly simply because all the air going into the engine needs to 
go by the metering plate for the correct air-fuel ratio and the busted 
injector seat will present an air leak screwing that up somewhat.

Personally I prefer ROCCGRL. Maybe ROCCBBE in a pinch. ;^)
Dan


From: "Lexan Blanchard" <lexan_122874@hotmail.com>
To: <jdbubb@verizon.net>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: Manifold tubes are plastic?!? and timing help


>I have dial-up (and really slow dial-up at that, gotta love livin' country 
>style), so I can't send a pic of anything, but here is what it is.
>
> the cam dot is in the correct position and yields the distributor in the 
> right position (I did adjust the wires before my last email.  they were 
> more like 1,3,2,4).  The flywheel doesn't look TDC to me (the "0" is just 
> to the right of the little pointer on the casing).  do i need to be 
> concerned of flywheel not TDC, or am i wrong and it is TDC?  could 2 wires 
> being in wrong position really keep me from starting?
>
> can't really test until i get the stinking injector insert, as it really 
> isn't even seating now (unless I hear a go-ahead from you just for 
> testing, no driving on bad insert).
>
> you guys have no idea how frustrating and fun this is, having no idea how 
> to make a car go.  but, i really am having a good time with it, and can't 
> wait to get her on the road.  this car is way sexy, and between its good 
> looks and my planned vanity plate (either ROCCGRL or ROCCSTAR), i WILL be 
> the envy of all others on the road (yeah right).
>
> Thanks for all your help!  I hope it works out and I can drive her to 
> Cincy. If not, a back up has presented itself (thanks Allyn).
>
> Lexan
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Interest Rates Fall Again! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new 
> payment 
> http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18679&moid=7581
>
>