123 Install Today - GETTING CLOSER..., PROGRESS: BAD MPS |
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123 Install Today - GETTING CLOSER..., PROGRESS: BAD MPS |
FlacaProductions |
Dec 14 2023, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,733 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
74 2.0 D-Jet
Heading to the garage now to start the install and my main, unresolved-in-my-brain question is if i need to hook up the vacuum line that is on my current stock distributor, on the 123. |
FlacaProductions |
Apr 27 2024, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,733 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Ok, folks - back at it today.
Progress. Sometimes it's best to back out and take a fresh run. I did a fresh install - this time after CONFIRMING TDC by taking a close look at the marks thru the bottom of the trans and then correlating this with valves after popping the left cover off. Dave D's point about making sure there's slack in both of the #1 valves was key. That - coupled with the white TDC mark on the fan lining up in the notch AND the correct orientation of the distributor drive slot sealed it. I couldn't do the final, final confirmation by checking for the TDC notch on the top of the flywheel as I have my charcoal canister kinda in the way but fan mark, rotor position, drive slot, valve state and tranny inspection hole marks (three dots made by Brad Mayeur when he built this motor...) lined it all up. dropped in the 123, did the green light spin, hooked all wires up - making certain firing order was right for the plug wires - and it fired up smoothly. Had to stop for the day but it is NIGHT and DAY from the last time. Tomorrow will be the final timing and set up but I'm more confident than I was, that's for sure. Only bummer of the day is the new billet aluminum distributor hold down clamp is really nice but is too thick to get a nut on with any bite. Strange...but overall, success. More soon....thanks to all - I REALLY appreciate all the input. |
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