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Ed Anderson wrote:

> Hi Dave,
>  
> One of the first things I would do it use the two simulation modes of 
> the EC2 to verify (or not) that all connectivity to the injectors and 
> ignition is there.

We dont have that upgrade. Yet.

>   It sounds like you spark is probably OK.  But, without the engine 
> running, turn on EC2 power (CPU and injectors)   (but* NOT* the fuel 
> pumps) put the EC2 in mode 1 (with fuel pumps* OFF)* and push the 
> store button.  The injectors should click like crazy simulating firing 
> at 3000 rpm and you should easily hear them without the engine 
> running.  They will continue clicking until you remove power or move 
> the mode  selector wheel to a different mode.
>  
>  If you do not hear the clicking then you can start trouble shooting 
> the electrical  (you can use mode 8 the same way for the ignition - 
> push the store button and get continuos spark plug firing).
>  
> Controller B should work fine for starting purposes.  The temp sensor 
> won't make that much difference in the temps we have now. 

>  
> Also *IF* you set the *CS* at *TDC* then that is *incorrect *and would 
> have the ignition timing way off. 
>  
> To set the static time, the E shaft pulley should be rotated until it 
> reads 35Degree Before Top Dead Center (TDC) (details under *Initial 
> Timing Adjustment* in the EC2 instructions (page 4 in my copy))


We will look into this. I do not have the original crank pully on the 
motor so we will have to do some figuring here.

>  
> Then the CS distributor body should be unclamped (loosen the bolt) , 
> pulled out slightly and  rotated so that one pole (the one with the 
> red dot if it is present, but it doesn't really matter)  of the two 
> pole stator is pointed right at the metal core of the reluctor coil 
> inside the CS case. 
>  
>  You may have to fiddle a couple of times to get the CS to slip into 
> the right gear tooth.  But get the stator aligned to the metal core of 
> the reluctor coil as close as you can. 
>  
>  Then clamp the CS distributor body down with its bolt.  The EC2 
> timing is initially set at 26 deg TBD assuming you have set it up the 
> static timing so it is at 35 Deg BTDC.  If you have then when you 
> start  26 deg BTDC is the ignition timing you will have.
>  
> If I understood you correctly about setting the CS, you actually have 
> about 10 deg After Top Dead Center set which would be way too 
> retarded.  This may not be your problem as you should still get some 
> pops, but it could be a contributor.


Noted

>  
>  
>  
> Good luck, want to hear that thing is running
>  
> Ed

Thanks Ed