Hello to all Yotatech members! I am new to this forum and need help. I replaced the camshaft but know I have a no start issue. Engine cranks but does not start. I believe the chain may be of one link. Everything looks ok to me but something is not right. At tdc the cam sprocket and crank are at 12 position and distributor rotor is pointing to the #1 firing position. Any help to a backyard mechanic would be appreciated.

 

Have ya got the intake air piping all assembled tight ??

 

I believe so. I am thinking I meesed up when putting the distributor back in?

 

Seen a a few car build shows and YouTube videos where the new engines won't start. The just crank. Turns out the distributor was 180 out. There are two TDC in a cycle. Maybe the rotor in the #1 position that looks right is on the exhaust stroke not compression. I'd rotate the engnie until the rotor points 180 opposite the remount the distributor back to the #1 position. Male sure the plug wires are 1, 3, 4, 2.

 

Will check. Your help is very much appreciated!

 

Good luck

 

Your timing chain and sprocket alignment looks like this one in an instructional web page on how to replace the timing chain.

 

Figured it out. Installed distributor wrong. Got it to start up. Now just need to fine tune. Thanks to everyone for your help! All the best until I need help again!

 

Great to find the fix. Happens to TV experts too. Saw that on Counting Cars episode.

 

Truck therapy.