November 21, 20186 yr comment_562124 50 minutes ago, 240260280 said: 11:25 is more like 11:27 Maybe 11:27:16. That gets the hands less than .05 degrees out from 180... Edited November 21, 20186 yr by SteveJ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 21, 20186 yr comment_562130 You geek! I love it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 21, 20186 yr comment_562141 Whatever you end up doing be sure that the front edge of the rotor is pointing at whichever wire you choose to be number 1. If you understand how the parts work you can make it do what it's supposed to do. The "star" wheel spins, when the two points align spark happens, whichever wire terminal is closest to the leading edge of the rotor gets the spark. Set your damper mark at about 10 degrees advanced, and move the distributor wires and distributor body appropriately so that #1 is where you want it to be. Even if you decide to realign the drive spindle you'll still need to know these things. Trying to look at all of the pieces separately doesn't work well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 22, 20186 yr Author comment_562215 Thanks for everyone’s input. I set the engine to tdc to remove the dizzy and this is what I got. I thought I was sure to set the oil pump spindle correctly but it looks as if it has skipped a few teeth when installing it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 22, 20186 yr comment_562221 The dizzy drive turns as it meshes the gear. You have to have it turned a little extra in anticipation of it rotating. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 20186 yr comment_562227 It is easy to reset. Just remove the 4 bolts on the oil pump. Be sure to lower the sway bar. It usually blocks the oil pump. Looks like your Sway bar is not installed yet so it will be easy. Edited November 23, 20186 yr by 240260280 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 20186 yr comment_562228 btw make sure the two small bolts are in the front of the head. They hold it to the timing cover. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 20186 yr comment_562236 Have pan ready when you pull and rotate the oil pump, because there will be some spillage. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 20186 yr Author comment_562496 Okay so here's an update for anyone that was curious. The car runs! The picture of where the spindle was sitting was when the spindle was aligned with the marks on the oil pump... Weird, but i installed the spindle where it was close to the 11:25 mark and then i moved the spark plug wires (15-36-24) so that the rotor was pointing to NUMBER 1 and it started right up. I will be adjusting the timing and carbs this weekend! Thanks for everyone's help. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 20186 yr comment_562504 Great work..... that alignment is the most difficult aspect of tuning an L engine! Glad it runs. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61123-240z-cranks-but-won%E2%80%99t-start/?&page=2#findComment-562504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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