Vintage Metal

Im working on a special project and in this car has an S-10 2.8 V6.

Its an 82-83 motor - Carbureted.


I had the carb rebuilt and installed a new Distributor. (see picture) Its a modulated vacuum advanced distributor.



I put the number 1 cylinder at TDC (piston all the way up on passenger side forward cylinder) I have even tried to check the timing while turning over, and the marks though didnt line up well on the TDC mark.


The motor turns over nicely, but i cannot get it to start. It pops/flames and 'wizz bangs' through the carb every now and again. Lots of fuel.

i checked spark at the plug wires by pulling wire and shorting to ground....NOTHING!


I am using a standard 12v coil to the distributor.


I have constant 12v to the distributor pin (brown wire) and 12v from the
coil (pink wire) to the other pin.


What am I doing wrong....this motor is really giving me a hard time.

any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


-Anyone near Yucaipa/San Bernardino area that could help. I would be willing to compensate you for your time to get this motor running. I own a custom shop (Vintage Cars) and would be willing to trade work for some equal value custom work.


www.vintage-metal.com

Thanks Hugely in advance!

conkatonk

Check the firing order