Randolph wrote:
> Good point, but not likely on an engine where the distributor runs off
> the end of the cam shaft.

valve timing, not ignition. he could be trying to ignite an exhaust
cycle, not compression.

>
> Woody wrote:
>
>>Maybe it is time to check a service manual and make sure you have the cam to
>>crankshaft timing set correctly and not 180 out.....
>>
>>"Ropert's Aloha" <removeropertg001@hawaii.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:gTXnd.98200$Kl3.41615@twister.socal.rr.com. ..
>>
>>>Well just when I thought I'd did good, I must have messed up. I(a backyard
>>>looser mechanic) replaced my timing belt and water pump on my 91 Civic
>>>Hatch
>>>1500cc. After a successful ordeal getting the crankshaft pulley bolt off,
>>>I
>>>thought I had made it. Well I must have messed up when I put the T-belt
>>>on.
>>>The cam sprocket did move a tiny bit, so I moved it back to the side marks
>>>and the up, straight up. Thought every thing was AOK. Put everything back
>>>and it won't start up.
>>>
>>>Went back and took just the top timing belt cover off and when the rotor
>>>cap is pointed to the number one, the cam sprocket shows straight up and
>>>side marks where they are supposed to be. What am I missing?
>>>
>>>How can I tell if I'm off a tooth and would just being off one cause it
>>>not
>>>to start at all?
>>>
>>>thanks in advance
>>>
>>>Gary now stranded.......
>>>
>>>