1965 timing settings.

[NL65Tbird]

Good evening, new to the group.
Having trouble getting the timing set on my ‘65. Wires are in the proper order, set cylinder 1 to TDC and adjusted distributor that points are pointing to #1 but still nothing. Any suggestions?

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[Ward 57]

Good evening, new to the group.
Having trouble getting the timing set on my ‘65. Wires are in the proper order, set cylinder 1 to TDC and adjusted distributor that points are pointing to #1 but still nothing. Any suggestions?

What are your symptoms?

 

[NL65Tbird]

What are your symptoms?

Just won’t start.
Everything seems to be right but it just won’t go

 

[Ward 57]

Just won’t start.
Everything seems to be right but it just won’t go

Did you just replace the spark plug wires? I made the mistake as the originals nor the cap designated #1 when I replaced my wires I made the mistake of forgetting the crank turns twice for one revolution of the dist. I installed my wires 180deg off at the top of the exhaust cycle instead of the compression cycle. Wouldn't even cough either.

 

[NL65Tbird]

Funny enough I did the same thing g but have corrected it. Still nothing

 

[Ward 57]

Funny enough I did the same thing g but have corrected it. Still nothing

Are you sure your dist. rotor is not sitting in in the engine compartment and not in the dist.? Done that too. LOL

 

[74 Harley]

Do you have spark?
Have you used a timing light to set the degree?
How many miles are on the engine?
Have you had this car running before?

 

[74 Harley]

How much fuel is in it? (Done this)
Does the fuel pump work?

 

[jack-in-sac]

When timing the engine have you disconnected the vacuum line and plugged it? Hopefully you have.

 

[kinnettb]

Have you checked to see if you're getting power to your ignition coil?