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Ok so I checked and the rotor is moving clockwise as it should... Getting ready to check the compression and also to ensure the wires are all set correctly... Some how I'm missing how much fun I was told this would be....lol

when we checked for the firing order I have the wires as 153624 however when I got to TDC the rotor was pointing at about 2 o'clock on the distributor cap so I moved the wires accordingly starting with #1 at about 2 o'clock and working the rest around clockwise? Do I maybe need to advance the distributor or something? Also I am going to do another compression test tonight. Yesterday I did a quick oone where I only removed one spark plug and plugged in the compression tester. I am going to do it the right way tonight and remove all of the spark plugs when I do the compression test. Any other thoughts? All advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks

I see gas squirting into the carb when we pull the choke or step on the gas peddle. Just did a compression test looks to be around only 30 lbs????? Any suggestions

I have a1950 dodge b2b with the 218. I am in the process of restoring the truck. But I'm struggling with getting the engine to run. The engine was popping when I tried starting it so I realized the timing was off and adjusted the wires accordingly. Now it turns over with no popping but it won't start. Has a brand new head gasket with the head torqued down to spec. It seems like its not getting fuel? Fuel pump works and it seems as though carb is working .... I even tried starting fluid and then a little gas in each cylinder but still nothing ...it cranks but won't start... I'm losing my mind on this... Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

crap...I hope that its not the compression...I really was hoping I wouldn't have to rebuild the engine...

I will test that tomorrow... what do I do if the compression is low?

I hooked up a test fuel system and fuel pump works great immediately pulled gas up through the lines filled he glass bowls in the fuel pump and the fuel filter. It was popping and smoking aas I was cranking it but it still wouldn't start? I think I flooded it as well... but it still wouldn't start?

Thanks for all of the info. I will try that when I get back from dinner tonight... If its working I should be able to see gas in the glass bowls as well correct? Thanks again for the info

It doesnt currently have a gas tank. I recently ordered one and was trying just to get it to fire up with a bit of gas in the carb. I know if I open the carb all the way I can see the gas sitting down in the base. Is there another way to supply fuel while I am awaiting my tank?

I did the ether and pulled the choke...got a loud pop and puff of smoke... would this be the timing?

I did the ether and the choke then heard a loud pop and puff of smoke... does that mean timing is off ?

Ok I have a 1950 dodge B2B truck the engine cranks but wont start. It sometimes shoots fireballs out of the carb or puffs of smoke...lol... but it wont start? I checked the wires to make sure they were on the right plugs and they were correct. Any and all suggestions would greatly be appreciated. I really want to get this truck running again...

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