1971 Ranger XLT 390 Wont stay running

[djsmyers]

I have compression fuel and spark. Truck wont start unless I back off the timing and then readvance it right after startup so it will run.

[DanielSmyers]

Found my old log in so I'll try it this way considering there has not been any response the the op.

I have a 71 With a 390 in it. The engine is a reman from Discount Engines in Mesa Arizona (who I do NOT recommend). I put an Eccel point eliminator in it, a Super Stack coil, a new 2100 carb and new distributor, in fact most everything is new. I even removed and replaced the resistor wire with regular 14 guage. The truck starts only if I retard the timing and runs only if I advance it right after start-up. The compression ranges from 155 to 170. I checked the vacuum advance and it's okay. This beast has me puzzled! Update: I replaced the Accel with a BWD point eliminator. Pulled the timing cover and checked the gears and chain, they're okay pointing correctly with very little slack (8th inch or so)

[Jacksdad]

When you say it needs the ignition retarded to start, does it just not fire or is it kicking back against the starter?

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[DanielSmyers]

It's not kicking. I need to move the dizzy to about TDC or 5* ATDC to get it started then hurry up and advance it to about 12* BTDC for it to run

[djsmyers]

For future reference... I pulled the dizzy and backed it up one tooth, replaced the carb with a rebuilt 2100 and replaced the vacuum advance with a single port. The trucks runs great with timing set to 12* TDC. Thank you for your help

[DanielSmyers]

For future reference... I pulled the dizzy and backed it up one tooth, replaced the carb with a rebuilt 2100 and replaced the vacuum advance with a single port. The trucks runs great with timing set to 12* TDC. Thank you for your help

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