1989 2.5 liter questions

[mbram]

I really enjoy the forum and thought I would throw this out there. I picked up a second boat the other day to either part out or get running and sell/part out. It had been sitting for quite some time. Changed the fluids, drained the gas, changed plugs, points (set points) and condenser. Before the points and plugs change, I had no spark. I have spark now; but all it does is turn over and misfire once in a while (maybe once per revolution). Is it possible that I have a the distributor in 180 degees off. Is that even possible? anyone have any thought? thanks mike

 

[mbram]

Also- I double checked my plug wires and that they are on the correct cylinder.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Start with the basics,... Roll it over to Tdc, #1, compression stroke, pop the cap off, 'n Look,...

Is the rotor pointed at #1,..??

 

[thumpar]

What Bondo said. It only fires every other time the piston is at the top so yes it is easy to be 180 degrees out.

 

[mbram]

thank you- I will check that out

 

[mbram]

Worked!. It was flipped around and off by a few degrees. It took a while to get it to seat the other direct- gears had to mesh. Boat sat for 7 years- kicked right over. thank yiou