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Replying to: listerine (Oct 25, 2009 1:16 pm) A weak spark in the Mazda 323 engine is going to be a problem in 323's. Oil issues in the distributor can create a weak spark to no spark and at times an erractic spark. If you did not verify ignition, spark timing, before taking it down. that is the next thing to do. Do not rely totally on Autozone to give you a go, no go on the distributor. I have seen too many times a part is either good or bad when they declared the opposite. In terms of cranking while turning the distributor, I prefer to hold the timing light at the marks on the crankshaft pulley to see which way is the correct way to turn. Verify your spark being present and your injectors then proceed to set your timing. Get a book to see where the marks are and how to use a timing light. |
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i want to say it is static timing, no cranking, only ign is on, the timing marks are on the side of the motor if you take the passengers side wheel and cover off,sorry i forgot your driver side are on the other side, over there, i`m in aust,there is two marks on the harmonic balancer,line that up with o,the dist should have the cap off and you should see the rotor button pointing in pot 1 position, not at the most top position but the position that compresses,that`s why i suggested a screwdriver in the pot ,to tell you your stroke, grab the coil wire put it 3-4mms away from the rotor button and twist the body of the dist, if you have set to power stroke on mark, side of engine this should show spark,before youeven start all this, rotation can be seen by cranking and looking at the rotor buttons direction,thats how i found it, 
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My question is: can the front hubs be removed without also removing the knuckle and pressing out the rotor,bearings, ect.. I want to fix a broken lug.
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Is there a way to change the layout to a more conventional format? I mean, the postings are are not in order and I get lost trying to follow a thread. Can my settings be changed somehow?
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Replying to: grey323 (Oct 28, 2009 2:14 am) |
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Replying to: grey323 (Oct 28, 2009 2:10 am) If you have not done this before and never used a press before, find someone who can do it for you. Use that press the wrong way and you are in serious trouble. |
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Replying to: listerine (Oct 25, 2009 1:16 pm) Just to verify the basics again after replacing the distributor: I am getting spark at the plug, and using the ol' screwdriver-as-stethoscope trick, I found the injectors are indeed ticking away *. As far as timing goes, after retracing my steps, I should point out the following: * = If the plugs smell of gas, can't it be assumed that (1) the injectors are working, and (2) the timing is off (meaning gas but no ignition?) Anyway, the plugs smell of gas. I found that out when I sprayed starting fluid in the cylinders to see if it would run a bit for me, which it didn't. As always, thanks to girlcarbuilder and 91323vic for your patience and help. Stopping and starting this project has contributed to my oversights - some of them critical I know.
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Replying to: listerine (Oct 31, 2009 8:11 am) Very good on the alternative fuel source test. Spraying starting fluid and a no start is a dead ringer for a timing problem! You have clicking at fuel injectors and gas smell at the plugs...I strongly suspect we are dealing with timing just based on that. Now answer this question for me. Did the car run before you changed the timing belt? If so, I strongly suspect that timing is off at the valves and we still have to question ignition timing as well since its timing is set off of the camshaft. As you are beginning to see. Proper tools are needed to get this right the first time and in a reasonable time. Proper diagnosis leads you to a proper conclusion as to where to look for trouble. Otherwise you wind up chasing your tail looking for ghosts that are not there. Happy Halloween. One way we all learn, the hard way. Answer my question so we can get to the next step.
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Replying to: girlcarbuilder (Nov 01, 2009 7:25 am) It ran but I haven't been driving it, so it wasn't run a lot. I only ran the engine to do other things, like backflush the cooling system.
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Replying to: listerine (Nov 01, 2009 8:00 am)
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