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Hi,
I'm in need of help on a 1981 GL1100. First let me say that I rebuilt this engine and put it back in the frame. I tried starting it and nothing. I did all the test, compression, fuel, electrical, and ignition. All of these were positive. So, by reading the service manual I figured it was out of time. I begain by lining up the T1 mark located at the top back of the engine block. Then checking the timing marks on each cam (left and right) and they line up perfect!
Every time I tried to start the engine I would try to start then backfire.
A machanic friend of my told me that I could be 180 degrees out of time. So I begain.
First, I lined up the T1 mark, then took the belt off the left cam. I then turn the crank clockwise until the T1 mark came up again; reconnected the left cam belt and tried to start the engine. Nothing but a lot of backfires. I did the same to the right side. and nothing.
After several tries at this the engine sounded different. Freewheel, no back pressure.
So I checked the compression and had none. I just don't know where to turn now.
I've continue try to put in time thinking I'll get compression once I have back in time.
I've been at it for 2 days and now It's time to ask for help.
thanks, teacher
Hi,
I'm in need of help on a 1981 GL1100. First let me say that I rebuilt this engine and put it back in the frame. I tried starting it and nothing. I did all the test, compression, fuel, electrical, and ignition. All of these were positive. So, by reading the service manual I figured it was out of time. I begain by lining up the T1 mark located at the top back of the engine block. Then checking the timing marks on each cam (left and right) and they line up perfect!
Every time I tried to start the engine I would try to start then backfire.
A machanic friend of my told me that I could be 180 degrees out of time. So I begain.
First, I lined up the T1 mark, then took the belt off the left cam. I then turn the crank clockwise until the T1 mark came up again; reconnected the left cam belt and tried to start the engine. Nothing but a lot of backfires. I did the same to the right side. and nothing.
After several tries at this the engine sounded different. Freewheel, no back pressure.
So I checked the compression and had none. I just don't know where to turn now.
I've continue try to put in time thinking I'll get compression once I have back in time.
I've been at it for 2 days and now It's time to ask for help.
thanks, teacher