engine runs weird

[jperry1290]

My oil pump shaft recently bent and fell in to the oil pan. I replaced it and inspected the dizzy gear, which look ok. When my engine runs it jolt in rhythm with the firing order (1jolt, 2jolts, 1, 2, etc). Could the dizzy or cam have messed up gears? Or is this an ignition issue? The oil pressure. Stays constant and the is no grinding sounds. If you put your hand on the block it feels like someone is hitting it with a hammer in the above order.

[Delta 4 Wheel]

Re: engine runs weird

Sounds like Mis-fire to me.

[jperry1290]

Re: engine runs weird

Found the num7 wire to be bad. When I replaced the wires I discovered the wire were installed 180 off. I put num 1 at tdc, reinstalled the dizzy, and now it won't start.

[Daddy4zack]

Re: engine runs weird

http://boxwrench.net/specs/ford_289_302-5.0.htm


Later 302/5.0 use the 351 F.O. (1985-1996)

http://boxwrench.net/specs/ford_302_351W.htm

[Delta 4 Wheel]

Re: engine runs weird

Found the num7 wire to be bad. When I replaced the wires I discovered the wire were installed 180 off. I put num 1 at tdc, reinstalled the dizzy, and now it won't start.

Dizzy goes counter clockwise...you know that right?

(1542-6378 early 1372-6548 late roller and 351 )and set the rotor about 15-20 degrees in front of number one. If it wont start, and you are sure your firing order is correct, slowly move the dizzy back and forth a little while cranking. If it doesnt fire, you need to re look art firing order. If thats correct, look for a 12v wire you may have knocked off or something easy.

[jperry1290]

Re: engine runs weird

great link. my haynes book has the same firing order, hoping its a simple fix.