rebuild on engine and now it won't start

Will not turn over or not start? Crank or no crank?

What motor?

it is a 3.1 L 6 cylender it act as if it wants start but willl not run completly everything is doing as it should but it isn't syincing up... like it hitting a wall and then trying again. i hope that makes since.

sounds like a timing problem. Recheck the ignition wires for correct placement

Hey michele,
I would also recommend compression test on each cylinder to verify!

Chris

this is an electric ignition and you can not ajust the timing however i will check the compression.

[quote:e4b74b3375="flltgrl6"]this is an electric ignition and you can not ajust the timing however i will check the compression.[/quote:e4b74b3375]

Hey Michele!
Meant to say to verify the valve timing as you have had the heads off and the possibility exists that something may have gone a bit array. Sorry!

Chris

and how do i go about doing that ???

[quote:36a7fe28a9="flltgrl6"]and how do i go about doing that ???[/quote:36a7fe28a9]

The compression test will verify that! Do you have a compression test gauge?

Chris

p.s. Am happy to send along any data you may need! Wiring/firing pics ..... say the word!

no i don't think i do... my dad has a bunch of tools who knows if he has that

[quote:3b3fd06b1f="flltgrl6"]no i don't think i do... my dad has a bunch of tools who knows if he has that[/quote:3b3fd06b1f]

I edited my last post! hmmmmmm ....... you'll need that to verify the valve timing ....... but, it may be a case of "washed out" piston rings too ....... try to start it w/ the throttle wide open (gas pedal. floor it and see if it starts!) this will give more air to the motor and less fuel and it may finally start ...... it may also run rough for a bit too!

Chris

ok i will try that but what are washing out rings

Michele,
OK, washed out rings are ...... the rings basically need oil to seal them ....... to give you good compression! And after head work .....sometimes they get "washed out" from (fuel) trying to start it ( the fuel will pass past the rings into the oil pan) and causing a lack of adequate compression for starting (compression). When you go wide open throttle it tends to increase compression and may help the compression a bit to start it!

Chris

p.s. Do the compression test on each cylinder (1 thru 6) and post the results and will let ya know if its ok or not!

but what if i don't have the gauge is there any other way to check it ???

Wow, ........ strongly recommend this test .... and you can only do it w/ a gauge!

Chris