finished d16z6 swap into crx si, but car wont start, HELP!!!!

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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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i finished my swap, but the car wont start, what could be the problem, i did everything, triple checked wiring, everythings connected, but wont start, then my friend took this ground wire and tapped one of the bolts on the starter and pulleys started turning, the engine was tryin to start but it wasn't, need assistance, thanx in advance
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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Default Re: finished d16z6 swap into crx si, but car wont start, HELP!!!! (laosbboy)

Does your battery have juice (need load tester to test or try boosting)? Are your battery cables tight and clean? Are all of your grounds tight and clean? Make sure all of your connections are good first, than check for spark. If there is spark, than check for fuel.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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i checked everything, battery, wires, and fuel, everything was ok, but still no start, like i said with the starter, it sounds like it wants to start but wont. could it be like a short somewhere, i dunno.......
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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the firing order of a z6 starts on the terminal closest to the firewal. if your running the z6 dist.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 10:24 AM
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make sure your timing is right i wa using the a6 dizzy in my mini me and i couldnt get it to start cuz it wasent turned enouf.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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yea u need to turn it more towards the firewall then the bolts will let it
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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make sure you didnt miss any grounds........
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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check the engine ground back towards the firewall....Its a small wire that can be easily overlooked trust me ive done before.....
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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alright, i got it started, the problem was because the distributor was turned, all i had to do was drill a bigger hole to fit the bolts and it was set. Thanx for all your help
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