Here we go again, Spark plugs changed, engine wont start.

[highdesertranger]

yep cheap parts are just that, cheap. highdesertranger

 

[ramblingvanman]

Agreed, generally you get what you pay for.

 

[DreadHeadDrifter]

well now.  so it doesn't fire at all on quick start,  right?  sorry about the wrong diagram.  that is for an HEI distributer,  however the firering order is still the same.  at this point you should find number 1 on your distributor like was previously explained.  it's easy if your valve cover on the odd bank(driver side) is off.  is it easy to pop off?  watch the valves on #1 when the intake valve closes the next time the piston comes up is top dead center.  at this time mark your balancer with white paint at the zero mark and mark your distributor where the rotor is pointing.  now you should find the right diagram and see if it matches.  let us know what you come up with.  hopefully you haven't lost your timing.  I will try to find the correct diagram.  highdesertranger

Done! Got it starting! Took it for a nice cruise, runs wonderfully! Thank you thank you thank you I would have never figured that out by myself lol this forum has saved me once again. And now I have learned a lot for next time!

 

[highdesertranger]

ok I am really really happy for you. but what was it? inquiring minds need to know. highdesertanger

 

[DreadHeadDrifter]

ok I am really really happy for you.  but what was it?  inquiring minds need to know.  highdesertanger

My 2nd cylinder spark plus wire was bad, I have no idea how that kept the engine from starting, but I guess it is a crucial wire for starting the engine. It was the only one I did not test for spark lol, well after installing new wires according to the diagram you gave me she fired right up. Drove the van around all day. Funny story.

I was on my way to a job interview and all of a sudden while I am driving my van starts rocking back and forth and bumping up and down shaking violently. I pulled over thinking I had a flat tire, but all my tires had air, went to a tires plus while driving 10mph lol. My tire "seperate" it looked egg shaped almost and looked like a football was stuck inside. I had to purchase a new tire, installed it was $94. After that it ran smoothly, never heard of a tire separating, but they said I am lucky I wasn't on the highway when that happened.

 

[Almost There]

My 2nd cylinder spark plus wire was bad, I have no idea how that kept the engine from starting, but I guess it is a crucial wire for starting the engine. It was the only one I did not test for spark lol, well after installing new wires according to the diagram you gave me she fired right up. Drove the van around all day. Funny story.

I was on my way to a job interview and all of a sudden while I am driving my van starts rocking back and forth and bumping up and down shaking violently. I pulled over thinking I had a flat tire, but all my tires had air, went to a tires plus while driving 10mph lol. My tire "seperate" it looked egg shaped almost and looked like a football was stuck inside. I had to purchase a new tire, installed it was $94. After that it ran smoothly, never heard of a tire separating, but they said I am lucky I wasn't on the highway when that happened.

You were very, very lucky that it happened in town rather than out of the highway!

Cause when they blow, they blow big time, usually taking a fender or wheel well with them. And if you're doing 60 when it goes, it's not like a flat, it can be rollover time.

$94. sounds like a really cheap tire though, did you get LT tires or are you running on something lighter.

Did they check all the other tires while you had it up on the hoist getting that tire replaced?

 

[NomadMike]

My 2nd cylinder spark plus wire was bad, I have no idea how that kept the engine from starting, but I guess it is a crucial wire for starting the engine.

I was pretty sure that's what it was!