New distributor trouble

[slick72]

Hello everyone i put in a new distributor for my 1972 dodge 360 and it has coil and ignition box in it and It will crank but not start its a one wire system it says is it a fuel issue or am I missing somthing

 

[Big_John]

Distributor could be 180° out.

Rotor needs to be pointed to #1 at TDC on the compression stroke.

Or, it could just be something in the new ignition.

 

[slick72]

Distributor could be 180° out.

Rotor needs to be pointed to #1 at TDC on the compression stroke.

Or, it could just be something in the new ignition.

I took cap off and it out got it to top center again and it sounds better turning over but I think plugs may be in wrong spot or somthing

 

[Big_John]

I took cap off and it out got it to top center again and it sounds better turning over but I think plugs may be in wrong spot or somthing

But is it on TDC on the compression stroke?

The distributor will rotate twice for every rotation of the crank. You can put it in one of two ways... and one is incorrect and won't every start.

So, you pull the #1 plug and turn the engine over with your thumb on the plug hole. When the outgoing air starts to push your thumb off the hole, then look down at the TDC mark on the balancer and turn the engine until you hit the #1 mark.

 

[Big_John]

Or... Just pull the distributor, grab the rotor and turn it 180° and put it back. Then try it.

 

[RemCharger]

Hot wire the 12v and try.
Thinking you'll have to link the crank and run wires together like an msd.
And wondering if you can get an aircleaner on it with the big GM ice cream pail.

 

[Justin Plant]

That distributor requires a constant 12 volts. Anything less will burn up the ignition module. I agree with remcharger, run 12V to it from the battery. Also, the modules in those kits are generally junk. I've had to replace nearly every one I've ever installed.

 

[slick72]

But is it on TDC on the compression stroke?

The distributor will rotate twice for every rotation of the crank. You can put it in one of two ways... and one is incorrect and won't every start.

So, you pull the #1 plug and turn the engine over with your thumb on the plug hole. When the outgoing air starts to push your thumb off the hole, then look down at the TDC mark on the balancer and turn the engine until you hit the #1 mark.

That distributor requires a constant 12 volts. Anything less will burn up the ignition module. I agree with remcharger, run 12V to it from the battery. Also, the modules in those kits are generally junk. I've had to replace nearly every one I've ever installed.

I had 12v to it and it would turn vut not start

 

[slick72]

Or... Just pull the distributor, grab the rotor and turn it 180° and put it back. Then try it.

I tried that and sounds better but still won't start

 

[halifaxhops]

Does it spark?

 

[slick72]

Does it spark?

Yes

 

[halifaxhops]

Double check the firing order 18436572 Set to top dead center, make sure the rotor is pointing to #1 terminal and it should start. When the cap is off make sure the timing chain did not jump a tooth also. If that is all good you have to make sure it is getting fuel and compression.