Megaquirt V2.2 5 cyl configuration: NO start spark GOOD

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I'm no pro, but I like the 180 degree out of phase angle here.  I do know 
some of those internals rotate 2:1 to other components.  Good luck. -Scott by 
BOSTON

> From: Huw Powell <>
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> > What I am not sure of is which terminal the no. 1 wire should be on.
> > Presently it is on the one that is directly over the rotor pointing to the
> > line that rotor is pointing to - hash mark on the distributor that rotor is
> > lined up with when engine is at TDC no. 1. 
> 
> The rotor should point to #1 when the #1 cylinder is approximately at 
> TDC - piston top of cyl; both valves closed.  I know you know this, but 
> it's so easy to forget basics when you're deep into something like this.
> 
> > There is no question, I'm getting spark.  The question is if it is 
> happening
> > at the right time.  It may be very retarded, as I think if it too advanced,
> > I'd be getting a back fire.
> 
> And it may be off by 180 degrees, of course.  if it's within +/- 30 or 
> so degrees of TDC, you'll at least get some sort of explosions.
> 

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