More Engine Problems. Runs but doesn't drive

[Anonymous]

Yesterday was the first time I heard my rebuilt engine start. It made me so happy, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without you guys. I ran it for 20 minutes to break in the cam as you guys suggested, and then changed the oil. By that time, it was late, and I didnt want to go out and do inital engine breakin in the dark, just in case, so i was going to work on it this morning.

I got the engine started and let it warm up. I shifted it into drive, pushed the gas, and it died. I tried again, and it did the same thing.

The timing is still set at 0* TDC, could this be the problem? And I don't really have access to a timing light. If this is the suspected problem, could I simply use the timing pointers and the mark on the damper to set my timing?

Also, although it isnt recommended to break in your new engine with a new carb, I had no other choice. I used an E0 head and I wasnt able to run my old Autolite 1100.

It presently has an Autolite 1101. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Anonymous]

I'll let the guys who really know what there talking about answere though

Is the parking break off and is there nothing blocking your wheels?

ive made that mistake

 

[2Blew2B]

Did you remove the engine? Is it a manual? I had the same problem after my rebuild and I had to ajust the clutch. Either wya you need a timing light. Rent one from autozone. I can't say enough on how important having one is. I would have never got mine running with out one. Try setting the timing and repost

 

[Anonymous]

It's a c4 auto.

I'm presently back in austin for school again, so i guess i'll be waiting another month until i return home.

Ill rent the timing light, what should i set the timing to? What do you recommend with my current setup?

E0 head- milled to 50cc.
Block bored .040 over.
About a 9.2 : 1 CR.
Pertronix ignition
Autolite Platinum Plugs @ .45
Stock cam

 

[hasa68mustang]

Im gonna throw out anumber of 12* TDC that would at least get you going

 

[Anonymous]

At 0 degrees timing, it will start well, but run very poorly.
Also check for a vacuum leak.
Either one will cause the symptoms you describe.

 

[JackFish]

Is the fuel pump installed correctly? Lever under the cam?

 

[Anonymous]

Yea, I believe the fuel pump is correctly installed. I get fuel when I crank the engine, and it is pumping when the engine is running. I dont think you can put the lever on top of the cam when installing the fuel pump anyway.

Thanks for your replies.