The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Rear main seal replacement.

First problem solved. Ive edited this post for questions about the rear main seal. See my last post.

Popping thru the carb could be timing , it could also be intake valve lash too close.

#1 is front of engine

I set my plugs at 35 thou. Others may have a different idea on that.

Still having issues. Should i try putting the non hei distributor in and getting it started with it? I just cant for the love of me get this thing started.

Try pouring a little gas down the center carbuerator. does it run for a couple seconds?

Next try timing... 1-5-3-6-2-4 you may need to move the dizzy to optimize timing.

You mention HEI distributer. Are you still using the ignition resistor? If you are, try bypassing the resistor.

You have a multi carbs, and a new ignition. Chances are the problem is in one or the other, but it can be in both.

The timing could be 180° off if you're at TDC of the exhaust/intake strokes instead of the compression/fire strokes.

ow here is one thing i found on the v8's #1 on the cap is not the same on the hei that it is on the point dis. check that out.

After i cleared my head i got it running. Thanks everyone. Now to get some pipes on the headers.....its darn loud.