Engine won't fire after rebuilt

[Azar]

Hello, the mechanic has tried to start the engine. He cranked for 15 seconds. There were occasional firing but it would not start. We will need to replace the battery on Monday and try again.
At least the oil pressure is up while cranking (low pressure was the reason for rebuild).

In the meantime, perhaps you have some clues of where to look at? Please see the video. Thanks!
https://youtu.be/MWUxsRSg7NA


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[DMC5180]

From the sound of the couple pops, it sound like it’s out of time or incorrect ignition wire placement. Was the distributor removed?

[Azar]

Yes it was removed...Looks very good inside. We also think the ignition distribution most probably. Thanks for advise!

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[Rich]

Yes, fresh battery will be good.

First step is to see if it's mainly a fuel or ignition issue. The pops during cranking suggest you have some of both available.

Try it with starting fluid. If it fires and runs/races smoothly for even just 2-5 seconds on that then chase the fuel issue first. If not, then ignition.

[DMC5180]

Yes, fresh battery will be good.

First step is to see if it's mainly a fuel or ignition issue. The pops during cranking suggest you have some of both available.

Try it with starting fluid. If it fires and runs/races smoothly for even just 2-5 seconds on that then chase the fuel issue first. If not, then ignition.

To me, the two pops sounded like it was coming from the intake.

[Bitsyncmaster]

Make sure the distributor cap is fully seated. It can be tricky if your intake is still on the engine.

[mark w]

sounds like ignition timing is off. or cam timing. what was rebuilt?

[Azar]

Mechanic has put the ignition distributor cap other way around initially and he fixed it. We also got new battery. But this time there was no fuel pressure, he said the fuel pump was not working. He removed the RPM relay and jumped it - fuel pump started to buzz but the engine still did not start. He will try tomorrow again. Also he mentioned that the crankshaft pulley had two marks, 180 deg apart. Is this normal? He will remove the pulley to make sure the timing is correct looking at the mark on the crankshaft.

RPM Relay was working before.

[Azar]

sounds like ignition timing is off. or cam timing. what was rebuilt?

New cylinders and pistons, new oil pump, new crankshaft bearings and crankshaft was polished.

[dn010]

Also he mentioned that the crankshaft pulley had two marks, 180 deg apart. Is this normal? He will remove the pulley to make sure the timing is correct looking at the mark on the crankshaft.

Two marks is correct. See post #57 for explaination:

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?13...ing-idle/page6