SOLVED - Hr,me get my 302 started!

[WDGS]

Here's what I have - 302 (rebuilt by previous owner) unknown miles but prob in the 20k range. Points. C4. Brand new 2bbl 2100 carb from national carb.

New wiring harness. New module.

I did all the seals while I did my frame-off.

I've Hooked up everything - put marcel mystery oil in the cylimders a few days ago. i primed the carb and she acts like she wants to turn over almost starting but just won't go.

I'm getting a few backfires out of the carb.


Any advice?

 

[Viperwolf1]

Timing and firing order.

 

[70_Steve]

I'm getting a few backfires out of the carb.

Did you pull the distributor? If so it may be in 180° out. That happens if you install the distributor with the #1 piston at TDC (the timing mark at 0°) but on the exhaust stroke instead of the compression stroke.

 

[WDGS]

Ok so I found the problem.

A gremlin came into the garage in the middle of the night and switched all the plug wires around - clearly my dumba$$ didn't mess it up that bad.

Good news is that she ROARS and runs like the beast she is.

I think the fuel pump is shot - dying after the carb bowl runs out. Off to autozone!!

Big exciting day over here!!!!

 

[crews44]

nice....exciting stuff right there

 

[TwoDalesDad]

Wow...I saw a gremlin...headed down the 5 freeway..lol