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I have been having a bear of a time getting my 200ci running. does anyone know how the timing chain/gears are supposed to be set? The engine goes to a 66 Mustang coupe 3 speed. :x
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Yes, the chain is new. It seems like the timing chains correct then. The engine was recenlty rebuilt (not by me). I can't seem to get it running right. The timing still seems to be off. I followed the procedures to make sure it wasn't 180 out and still no joy. 
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I set the timing around 10 btdc. It runs real rough. I adjusted it to about 20 btdc and it would run a little smother then cut out. Then it won't start at all until it cools for a few hours. I think I have to take the head off and see whats going on. Some thing just ain't right. I stoped over a guys house yesterday and he pulled out a ford book and the only timing chain that Ford engines (that was off set liike mine) was for a 244 and it said the timing should be set 12 pins of the timing chain apart. I never seen anything like that and I don't have my book on engine right now.
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(the engine that listed the timing was a 250)
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It was rebuilt a little over a year ago profesionally. I didn't get a chance to drop it in until a few months ago.
I'd first check externals. Test the coil for continuity on both primary and secondary circuits. Check all ignition leads have similar resistances. Test the coil lead, too.
Are you running a Pertronix? If so, try fitting some points. If you are running points, check the condenser with a capacitance meter, or swap in a known good one.
Unhook the fuel feed line from the carb. With a friend cranking the motor, watch to see if it spurts a healthy gush of fuel into a glass jar held carefully under the fuel line.
If you have a "known good" carb from a running car (one you have seen and heard run that day), swap it in to try.
Cam timing must be done with the head off, balancer pulled and a degree wheel. Many rebuilders are on a budget and can't afford to spend the time doing this. Many cams are incorrectly ground and we can't afford not to do it! Reassemble with #1 at TDC firing stroke. This will tell you how far off the balancer is; re-mark if needed.
Somewhere in all this, is likely your solution. Hopefully, one of the more simple fixes.
Are you running a Pertronix? If so, try fitting some points. If you are running points, check the condenser with a capacitance meter, or swap in a known good one.
Unhook the fuel feed line from the carb. With a friend cranking the motor, watch to see if it spurts a healthy gush of fuel into a glass jar held carefully under the fuel line.
If you have a "known good" carb from a running car (one you have seen and heard run that day), swap it in to try.
Cam timing must be done with the head off, balancer pulled and a degree wheel. Many rebuilders are on a budget and can't afford to spend the time doing this. Many cams are incorrectly ground and we can't afford not to do it! Reassemble with #1 at TDC firing stroke. This will tell you how far off the balancer is; re-mark if needed.
Somewhere in all this, is likely your solution. Hopefully, one of the more simple fixes.
