i didnt mark the distributer
06-09-2012, 07:28 PM
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Engine: 4.0L 242cid I6 high output
i didnt mark the distributer
i replaced the distributer in my 93 2wd. it has a non-adjustable distributer i didnt mark timing when i pulled it out
so now it wont start... i put the engin in TDC, on the compression stroke and put the new one in where the rotor looked like it was lined up on cylinder 1 in the cap and the jeep wont start... 
will someone please help me....
so now it wont start... i put the engin in TDC, on the compression stroke and put the new one in where the rotor looked like it was lined up on cylinder 1 in the cap and the jeep wont start... will someone please help me....
06-10-2012, 06:02 AM
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did you pull no 1 plug and verify that plugs are at least firing? if not sure on compression stroke, turn engine a half cycle n redrop distributor. got wires on correct plugs?
06-10-2012, 07:01 AM
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Remove the #1 Spark Plug
Remove the Dist.Cap
Remove the distributor.
Bring the #1 piston up to Top Dead Center on the Compression Stroke. Stuff your finger in the spark plug hole while someone bumps the starter. When you feel air blowing by your finger STOP.
Use a 19mm socket and turn the harmonic balancer bolt clockwise (only) while keeping an eye on the timing marks on the timing chain cover.
Once the #1 piston is at TDC, re-install the distributor so that the rotor is pointing at the 5 O'clock position when the distributor is fully seated.
A word of caution.
Make sure that you rotate the oil pump shaft with a long screwdiver so that it lines up properly with the distributor. Failure to do so will prevent the distributor from fully seating.
Reinstall the cap
Reinstall the spark plug
Double check the plug wires to make sure you have the correct sequence.
Fire it up.
Remove the Dist.Cap
Remove the distributor.
Bring the #1 piston up to Top Dead Center on the Compression Stroke. Stuff your finger in the spark plug hole while someone bumps the starter. When you feel air blowing by your finger STOP.
Use a 19mm socket and turn the harmonic balancer bolt clockwise (only) while keeping an eye on the timing marks on the timing chain cover.
Once the #1 piston is at TDC, re-install the distributor so that the rotor is pointing at the 5 O'clock position when the distributor is fully seated.
A word of caution.
Make sure that you rotate the oil pump shaft with a long screwdiver so that it lines up properly with the distributor. Failure to do so will prevent the distributor from fully seating.
Reinstall the cap
Reinstall the spark plug
Double check the plug wires to make sure you have the correct sequence.
Fire it up.
06-28-2012, 08:41 AM
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i fixed it!!! i wasn't checking to make sure the timing mark was lined up... once i got that squared away it fired right up thanx man i really appriciate ur help......
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