OT? Digifant-1: Car won't start

[Joe.Doty@lcnetwork.com (Joe Doty)]

Congrats! As far as the cam gear...I did that with the one on my 16v!!

Joe Doty
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neal [mailto:nealtovsen@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 6:01 PM
> To: VWAutox; 'Scirocco-L'
> Subject: RE: OT? Digifant-1: Car won't start
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> Thanks to those who have replied so quickly, but...NEVERMIND!  :P
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> It's all about cam timing. I don't know what made me decide to check
it,
> but
> I pulled my fancy-pants adjustable cam sprocket off the car and
compared
> it
> to the original one. Turns out I was using the wrong markings in the
> sprocket! Gee, it was only 160 degrees off or so. All I can say is
it's a
> good think it isn't a 16v!!
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> It fired up on the first crank. WHOO-HOOOOOO!!!
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> Neal
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> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Neal
> > Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 5:40 PM
> > To: VWAutox; Scirocco-L
> > Subject: OT? Digifant-1: Car won't start
> >
> > If there are any Digifant-1 experts out there (and I know there are
a
> > couple), I could use some help.
> >
> > I tried to start the '77 G60 today but got nothing. What am I
missing?
> > I'm
> > not even getting a pop or sputter. Here's what I've checked out so
far.
> >
> > SPARK:
> > - Inductive timing light flashes while operating starter
> > ...what else is there?
> >
> > FUEL:
> > - Pump runs before & during starter operation (and fuel sprayed out
of
> > several not-quite-tight-enough fittings!)
> > - Test light flashes across fuel injector harness plug (signal to
> > injectors).
> > - Injector harness shows 3.7 ohms, as per Bentley specs for four
good
> > injectors (they're brand new).
> >
> > TIMING:
> > - Camshaft sprocket aligned with edge of valve cover.
> > - Timing mark visible on flywheel.
> > - Distributor rotor pointing at notch in distributor base.
> > - Firing order=3D1324
> > - #1 cylinder is on passenger side (right?)
> >
> > What am I missing?? Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Neal
> > '77 G60...someday??
> > '88 16v...feeling neglected, but at least it runs
> >
> >
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