1966 Mustang has spark, but doesn't fire

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faststang68

Discussion Starter · Jul 14, 2009

Just put a different engine in my 1966 mustang project car. I am getting spark, there is fuel going in the carb. The car cranks over, but just not firing up. Firing order is correct for 289 stock. One question i am firing up the engine without headers or manifold ? Anybody know if this can be a problem with firing up the car ?

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429ragtop

· #2 · Jul 14, 2009

What is the timing set at? Make sure the distributor is in correctly and not 180 deg. off.

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Keving

· #3 · Jul 15, 2009

the motor will start without headers, but you will burn your spark plug wires up.

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faststang68

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 16, 2009

Just to let ya all know. . i bought new headers, installed them today. Tried cranking. . nope. . added a little starter fluid and WALA. . Fired up. Set the timing to 6, since its a stock engine.. cranks up all the time now. Probably a compression thing.. it was kinda farting without the headers, but not starting.

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