Posted August 4, 201311 yr comment_429066 hi guys ive just rebuilt my l28 and i have put a performance camshaft in it my qestion is how much will this change my timing i cant seem to get it to start and its seem to be a timing issue .all timing gear has been set to factory settings Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47130-timing-issues/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 4, 201311 yr comment_429072 You would need to change timing to get max power out of your new cam but it shouldn't allow you to start the engine.I would advice to check again.First, do you have sparks? are you sure gas is going through carbs?Then, I would check firing order to make sure it is ok, check also dizzy orientation at TDC.Check timing while cranking also if you can. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47130-timing-issues/#findComment-429072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 4, 201311 yr comment_429074 TDC on the compression stroke.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47130-timing-issues/#findComment-429074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 4, 201311 yr comment_429079 You need to give us waaayyy more info then that. What's it doing?Spitting?Hitting but not starting ?Turn over easy?Like said above - sure its nothing else?Verified spark?Degree the cam? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47130-timing-issues/#findComment-429079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 4, 201311 yr comment_429080 Like Steve said, we need way more info. The common mistake is to have the distributor 180° off, but it could be a lot of different things. Have you built a Z motor before> Did you start with a new chain and gears? Give us the build details and we'll help you. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47130-timing-issues/#findComment-429080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 4, 201311 yr Author comment_429096 its on tdc its not 180 out ive got spark and fuel all timing gear is new yes ive built l series engine,s in the past but not with a bigger cam.the car was just turning over when it did fire it back fired thou the exhaust and flamage out the carb Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47130-timing-issues/#findComment-429096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 4, 201311 yr comment_429105 Your going to have to do better with your post. I am struggling to read your run on sentences. I would love to help you, but I need to understand you.Have you degreed a cam before ?Did you have the timing cover off when you installed the new cam so you could count the sprocket teeth. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/47130-timing-issues/#findComment-429105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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