1962 327 engine. Problem started when turning off engine in driveway. Engine ran on or ran backwards then made a hissing sound. Tried to start engine without results. Inspection results provided loose PCV return hose on back of engine not connected. Reconnected hose result: engine did not start. Further inspection revealed Pertronix ring below rotor had one of the two nuts loose allowing ring to hang down a little. Secured nut, Engine would still not fire. At this point Pertronix unit is suspect. Replaced Distributor with one that has points. Still does not start.
Compression test on each cylinder indicated 190+ psi. Good spark present.
After checking and correcting timing engine started but has a miss. After some observation it was determined that #2 cylinder was not firing as determined by cold exhaust manifold. #2 plug was removed and grounded. Good spark was present. #4 and #2 wires and plugs were swapped. #2 still dead.
Removed intake manifold . Found intake gasket at #2 intake entry not same as other entry points. Noot appearing to seal same as other cylinders. Used straight edge on surface of intake manifold. did not find any other abnormal things. Installed intake with new gaskets. Plan on running leak down test. Waiting for leak down tester to arrive.
Any comments and all help invited. Tom Isenberg
Compression test on each cylinder indicated 190+ psi. Good spark present.
After checking and correcting timing engine started but has a miss. After some observation it was determined that #2 cylinder was not firing as determined by cold exhaust manifold. #2 plug was removed and grounded. Good spark was present. #4 and #2 wires and plugs were swapped. #2 still dead.
Removed intake manifold . Found intake gasket at #2 intake entry not same as other entry points. Noot appearing to seal same as other cylinders. Used straight edge on surface of intake manifold. did not find any other abnormal things. Installed intake with new gaskets. Plan on running leak down test. Waiting for leak down tester to arrive.
Any comments and all help invited. Tom Isenberg
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