i put on a new distributor..cause my old one was leaking oil..i changed the distributors and now the car wont start...it wont turn over..it trys to but then i hear a chug here and there..but it wotn turn over at all..my firing order is right cause i followed the one posted here..i even changed it a few times
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im stumped..any help is appreciated

 

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first: did you pull your old distributor STRAIGHT off or did you twist it? and, did you line the new one up where the old one was or did you twist it on?

try loosening the three bolts that run in a triangle and turn your cap left or right slightly to align it. you're going to have to play with it a little

 

i pulled it straight off..i couldve twisted the new one on..but im pretty sure i put it straight onbut...so i just take the bolts off..and twist the new dizzy? im kinda lost...im gonna search for pics...up for more help

 

Yea i agree maybe the timing is off... i kno when i changed mine recently i had moved it just a bit.... Is the dizzy new or remanufactured maybe it shorted out?

 

i mean the car should still start if the timing is off abit right?..ITS a used one of a running car

 

leaking oil you should of tried just replacing the o-ring, its like 3 bucks from the dealer, do stiil have the old one, if so try it and see if it works. also hard to put the dizzy on wrong, unless you force it, take it off and out it back on, it should go on easy.

gl

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egsleepercivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">leaking oil you should of tried just replacing the o-ring, its like 3 bucks from the dealer, do stiil have the old one, if so try it and see if it works. also hard to put the dizzy on wrong, unless you force it, take it off and out it back on, it should go on easy.

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x2.

And yes the car will still start if the timing is off on the distributor side. If it doesnt turn over at all, Make sure your battery isnt dead

 

sounds like the timing is off 180'ed but if it is take it off and turn the teeth 180' degrees and put it back on...if that doesnt help then the startin coil is bad switch it and see wat happins good luck

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prolifik22 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sounds like the timing is off 180'ed but if it is take it off and turn the teeth 180' degrees and put it back on...if that doesnt help then the startin coil is bad switch it and see wat happins good luck</TD></TR></TABLE>


WHAT!!! What teeth? Don't listen to this guy.

 

i thinks he means the key or tabs or teeth ? Its offset so it should only go on one way easily

gl

 

the inside to the dizzy duh the 2 teeth...the part that meets to the cam inside the head from the dizzy!!! if its off u take the dizzy off and turn it 180 and put it back on other than takin it all apart...to be sure u pull ur #1 cyl up and put the rotor to #1 cyl on the dizzy and bamp ur timed

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prolifik22 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the inside to the dizzy duh the 2 teeth...the part that meets to the cam inside the head from the dizzy!!! if its off u take the dizzy off and turn it 180 and put it back on other than takin it all apart...to be sure u pull ur #1 cyl up and put the rotor to #1 cyl on the dizzy and bamp ur timed</TD></TR></TABLE>

The distributor can only go on ONE way. I still think his battery might be dead.

 

its not my battery..batterys been fine....i just took the old distributor off..then put the new one on..and then likeit wont start.,..i switched the wires its cranking but wont turn over

 

Did you already give the old distributor back for the core? If not, put the old one back on and see if that works.

 

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The distributor can only go on ONE way. I still think his battery might be dead.</TD></TR></TABLE>
False, the distributor can go on two ways. To properly replace the dizzy you are supposed to get the engine at TDC, pull the old dizzy out, and (without moving the cams which will alter timing) put the new dizzy on with the rotor button pointing to the #1 plug wire position on the cap. The grooves should line up with the ones on the camshaft and timing should be correct. The wrong way would have the rotor on the #3 plug wire position at TDC. So, that makes 2 ways the dizzy can be installed and could just possibly make the car not start. Or, you did throw the timing off a little too much.

 

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False, the distributor can go on two ways. To properly replace the dizzy you are supposed to get the engine at TDC, pull the old dizzy out, and (without moving the cams which will alter timing) put the new dizzy on with the rotor button pointing to the #1 plug wire position on the cap. The grooves should line up with the ones on the camshaft and timing should be correct. The wrong way would have the rotor on the #3 plug wire position at TDC. So, that makes 2 ways the dizzy can be installed and could just possibly make the car not start. Or, you did throw the timing off a little too much.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Ill be in VA for Christmas. I would loooooove for you to show me how you can put a HONDA distributor in 180 degrees backwards. The slots on the cam are offset, therefore you cannot out in in two ways. And it is not necessary to put the motor at TDC just to replace the "dizzy".

 

so if its not the timing..whgat else would cause the car to not start'?

 

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Ill be in VA for Christmas. I would loooooove for you to show me how you can put a HONDA distributor in 180 degrees backwards. The slots on the cam are offset, therefore you cannot out in in two ways. And it is not necessary to put the motor at TDC just to replace the "dizzy". </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll show you! When I first got my Civic I had to remove the distributor at one point. When I put it back on I wasn't sure how it was supposed to fit since I wasn't familiar with it. I ended up assuming that it was a tight fit and was seated by tightening the bolts in order for the O-ring to seal tightly...I was wrong. I realized that when I had an extraordinarily hard time cranking the engine by hand. The resistance was found at the intake camshaft. I removed the distributor, turned it 180 degrees, and then slid it right in nice and easy!

My point is that the tabs on the distributor are offset only by such a small amount that people can make dumb mistakes and indeed install it 180 degrees out of time, just as I did.

Also, you're right on that last part. If the timing belt is set in place then it doesn't matter what the hell the camshaft position is in. Just as long as the distributor slides in "nice and easy".

 

should i turn the whole dizzy itself 180 degrees..or jsut the tab thing on the back?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dhn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">should i turn the whole dizzy itself 180 degrees..or jsut the tab thing on the back?</TD></TR></TABLE>

*slow motion* "Noooooooooooooooooooo!"

Always align the flanges properly (there's no way to screw this up). Just rotate the rotor only to get it in the right position. Remember what I said, if it's correct it'll pop right in without resistance.

 

Dont not turn the dizzy!

 

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You're gonna confuse him! You mean do not turn the dizzy!

 

you had to force it in to have it be 180 off.

 

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I'll show you!

My point is that the tabs on the distributor are offset only by such a small amount that people can make dumb mistakes and indeed install it 180 degrees out of time, just as I did.

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Just for future reference to ANYONE. If something comes off quite easily, DONT force it back on. On that note, DONT FORCE ANYTHING. There is a correct and safe way to disassemble and reassemble anything.

OP... did you try another distributor???????