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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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So if after trying again the dizzy wont rotate by hand after installing and the gears look okay then the most obvious explanation is that the cam simply is not turning.

The most obvious explanation for the cam not rotating is a broken timing chain.
the quick way to check is to remove a valve cover and rotate the engine and see if the valves move...if not then remove timing cover which is a bit of work and then see if the chain is broken of if perhaps the timing chain cam gear has broken a shear pin.

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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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i bought a new distributer. the on that was in the car was making a clicking noise when i took it out. the bearing inside the dizzy was poped
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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a bad bearing shouldn't cause it to not rotate if you could spin it by hand....
did the new dizzy solve the problem???
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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i havent put it in yet i will tomorrow and let you know
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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I dont understand why you are throwing money at all these random parts instead of troubleshooting but I guess if you think the bearing on the old dizzy was bad then its no real loss in this case.

I dont expect a different presentation from a new dizzy...If im interpreting your messages correctly its a safe bet the cam isn't rotating.

Do keep us informed I look forward to seeing what you find.

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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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the dizzy was under warranty and still didnt spin
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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I thought not...

Carry on with the next test.

Remove a valve cover and rotate the engine look to see if any of the valves move...I suspect you'll see no movement at all.

If you dont see any movement proceed with removing the timing cover.

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