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Old 01-14-2022, 06:08 PM
Jim_G Jim_G is offline
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Just to close the loop on this:
- timing was set wrong, started over and used a safety wire through #1 spark plug hole to actually feel #1 piston arriving at top of stroke to find #1 TDC. Took disto cap off and rotor was off so repositioned disto a tooth or so over (also made sure advance was operational and oiled). Engine started on second try and idles fine at 1k rpm (a bit rough at 900). But seems to run great!

- Alternator not charging. Resting battery 12.42 and 12.3 with engine running at 1800 rpm. Local shop wants $180 to rebuild (original Motorola 35A) so I ordered a replacement from MMI. A note: my multi meter was reading 16.5A, turns out the internal battery on multi meter was bad. So good news - not killing the batteries.

- finally, feeling good about reversing gear issues.

Thanks everyone, appreciate the help!
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