1993 Chevy 350 5.7 V8 New Engine Won't Start
Just bought a new engine from JEGS because the old one would not start and had over
300k miles on it :). The new engine is the exact same engine as the original.
Installed engine and everything is hooked up correctly
Performed the following to try to get it started:
1. Set timing manually multiple times, removed spark plug from cylinder 1 put finger over
hole and had someone slowly crank the engine until air blew out the hole. I then inserted
a straw and manually turned the engine clockwise until the piston was fully up and the
timing Mark was at TDC.
2. Installed the new distributor (including new ignition module) pointing at approximately 5
o'clock and in the general direction of cylinder 1.
3. Installed cap and ensured the distributor was pointer at the terminal for cylinder 1.
4. Replaced coil, thought this might be the issue.
5. Verified the two injectors (TBI) are squirting fuel.
6. Reinstalled the plug for cylinder 1.
7. I verified there is spark at each spark plug by removing them and grounding them to
the engine.
8. Tried to retard and advance the rotor slightly while someone cranked the engine, no
luck.
After all this the truck still won't start. When I try to start it the engine randomly shoots air
out the TB but it never starts. If I push the gas while cranking fire shoots out the TB,
assumes that's not good :). I am positive the timing chain is good and that all the spark
plug wires are installed in the correct order on both ends.
At this point I need all the help I can get and am open to try anything.
