Engine will not start. While checking the spark on #1 cylinder, I notice the timing mark erratically moving around. When it would be near 8' BTDC it would have 1 quick fire, but not start. Then the mark would dissappear, either back fire through carb or briefly stop cranking. Obviously mis-firing, right? Cap, rotor, points and condenser were replaced less than 20 hrs ago. However, I noticed something strange. While cranking the engine with out the cap on, the rotor shaft would not spin smoothly. By that I mean it would pause or hesitate approximatly every 270 degrees. I can take the rotor shaft in my fingers and rotate it about 1/2 an inch and it will only return about half way on its own. Shouldn't the springs return it all the way??? And shouldn't there be more resistance anyway?
One more question, Is it normal to have spark while cranking the engine with the key off, using a remote starter button?
One more question, Is it normal to have spark while cranking the engine with the key off, using a remote starter button?
