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#1 (**permalink**) 16 May 2006, 04:11 pm

While I was changing the alternator, I turned the crankshaft pulley (while
the distributor was out), and I think the timing btw the cranshaft and
the distributor is out off. The distributor rotor turns when I try and
start the car, but nothing else happens. Does anyone have a clue as to
what I can do? Thank you for your help.

#2 (**permalink**) 16 May 2006, 08:27 pm

"jwhite117" <jwhite117@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:6ce750a2e94319b48e0a22a61cb2936c@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:

> While I was changing the alternator, I turned the crankshaft pulley
> (while the distributor was out), and I think the timing btw the
> cranshaft and the distributor is out off. The distributor rotor turns
> when I try and start the car, but nothing else happens. Does anyone
> have a clue as to what I can do? Thank you for your help.
>
>

Did you crank with the distributor cap off? You just killed your coil.

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#3 (**permalink**) 16 May 2006, 11:54 pm

Like an ignoramous I did unfortunately turn the crank shaft while the
distributor was out. Thank you for responding, for this new info should
help me out. I don't know what the coil is off the top of my head, so if
you can give me an idea on where to find it, I would be most appreciative.
Thank you.

#4 (**permalink**) 17 May 2006, 03:39 pm

"jwhite117" <jwhite117@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:f826215aaac4d730a7f188c6b38c560d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:

> Like an ignoramous I did unfortunately turn the crank shaft while the
> distributor was out. Thank you for responding, for this new info
> should help me out. I don't know what the coil is off the top of my
> head, so if you can give me an idea on where to find it, I would be
> most appreciative.
> Thank you.
>
>

The coil is inside the distributor. It generates the high-tension voltage
that makes the spark at the plugs.

Put the works back together and check for spark before you spend money.

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TeGGeR®

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#5 (**permalink**) 17 May 2006, 05:55 pm

If the distributor was out when he turned the crank then the base timing has
to be set. For someone that doesn't know what a coil is the only advise I
will give is to hire a mechanic to put it back together. A backfire in the
intake or exhaust could be damaging and dangerous to anyone close to the
engine.....

"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> "jwhite117" <jwhite117@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:f826215aaac4d730a7f188c6b38c560d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
>
>> Like an ignoramous I did unfortunately turn the crank shaft while the
>> distributor was out. Thank you for responding, for this new info
>> should help me out. I don't know what the coil is off the top of my
>> head, so if you can give me an idea on where to find it, I would be
>> most appreciative.
>> Thank you.
>>
>>
>
>
> The coil is inside the distributor. It generates the high-tension voltage
> that makes the spark at the plugs.
>
> Put the works back together and check for spark before you spend money.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

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