fresh rebuilt no start

gmann

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just did a rebuild %99 sure everything has been connected right including grounds. the car cranks but will not start. checked TDC, spark, and fuel. the only weird part is when i start it it keeps blowing a strong puff of smoke threw the intake manifold gasket every once in a while. let me know if anyone has any idea what is going on with this motor.
 

gmann

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ChrisC;1363519 said:
Its more then likely the CPS timing, took me a 2nd try to get it timed right on rebuild.

what about the gust of air that keeps blowing the gasket is that normal. it is a strong gust too.
 

BLACKCAT

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Yes sounds like your CPS is 180 degrees out.
Make sure the crank & cams are both at TDC & insert the CPS with the notch & hole lined up.
The crank makes two revolutions for every one the cams make.
 

rayall01

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If your CPS doesn't look like this, (see attached picture), when the engine is at top dead center, it = epic fail!:aigo:
 

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kotu100

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ya had the right picture lol


OP check you cam gear dowel pins as well. if they're in the incorrect holes it will mess up the timing.
 

gmann

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cps is the winner thnx. and if you hear a loud whine it could be the metal plate behind the cam gears. it happened to me and i couldnt figure out where the noise was coming from. almost cut the PS belt. finally saw it spitting small metal chips. banged it back and no more noise.