This thing has to start...
 

Okay, I've checked the points, timing, fuel, idle jets, etc. Here is the most basic of questions. I know the cylinder numbers but, how do the spark plug wires go into the cap? What's the order starting with #1?

#1 plug goes were the notch is on the side of the distributor. then go counterclockwise to #2 plug, then counter clockwise again to #3, then #4.

The #1 plug connects to the right hand side front spark plug, #2 is the right rear spark plug, #3 left (driver side) front, #4 left rear.

did you check the plugs themselves? I once had the wrong plugs that extended into the chamber a slight bit more and the pistons smashed the plug gaps. ran great for 4 seconds, then wouldn't start of course. And it was the last thing I looked at after changing or looking at everything else.

It's worth a shot. I just picked up a set of NGKs. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks.

Use the NGK B6 or 7 HS (B7HS).

The BP7HS are the extended tip.

Ah, Ha! I got it started. Runs rough but, it runs! I was troubleshooting everything and finally pulled some fuel from the tank and it didn't smell like gas should. Ran a fuel line directly to a gallon of gas...vroooom!

Now I need to drain off half tank of gas and dispose of it some how.

Next on my list is to possibly swap out the Dellortos and try a set of Webers I have. Can I pull the Dells off and install the Webers without taking off the manifolds? Do I need to be a German dwarf to accomplish this task?

Why swap out the Dells. Unless the Weber's are jetted, emulsion tubes and chokes for the 912 it will cost you another $200+ to set them up correctly.

Read these and search more on the 912 bbs. And yes I just drop the motor to attempt to R&R the Weber's.



http://www.912bbs.org/index.php?a=topic&t=19345&hl=dells


http://www.912bbs.org/index.php?a=topic&t=19844&hl=dells


http://www.912bbs.org/index.php?a=topic&t=19932&hl=dells