is the timing set the same on a jdm head as you would a us/canada head. i have a frank motor with b18a1 block and b16a vtec head. getting fire to the plugs and getting fuel. the timing is set up like a us car would be. is this right or what else could it be.

 

Same as a USDM motor as you are using this great american fuel (i.e. relative low octane)

 

sorry for confusion, i don't mean either advance or retarded. I mean is #1 plug still at the bottom left side in dizzy and go 1-3-4-2.

 

B16 Firing order

 

thats how its set now. any ideas why its not starting. new plugs and getting fire to plugs. fuel is loading up on plugs. everything seems to be working but no start

 

check all grounds. 1st overlooked step after a swap.

 

valve cover, thermo housing, by clutch lever, are there any others i missed?

 

This is gonna sound stupid but my b16 swap just shut off on me once and wouldn't start again. I was getting spark, fuel...everything. I eventually took the cap off the dizzy and the rotor was mangled. So it was sending delayed spark. Just a shot in the dark, but worth a look.