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Verified again top dead center rechecked the distributor everything there seems to be fine check fuel filter fuel filter got fuel at carburetor those both appear to be good finally got my sisters car so I can hook it up to try to jump it it backfired twice still won't start I do have fuel and I do h...

Gottolovem wrote:did you put you thumb on # one spark plug hole to confirm it spit air past? "compression stroke"

Yes I did this

I will do that thank you

That is a good thought I will check all the grounds to the engine I'll get back to you guys as soon as I get done with that

Yes I do have compression and I checked top dead center and made sure all pistons move by using a flashlight as well as checking the marks on the harmonic balance on the front.
Over the last two years I've rebuilt this car this is the first time its never not started

That doesn't make any sense I verified the top dead center like 4 times

If it was a stuck needle in the carburetor wouldn't it still attempt to start when I spray starting fluid in it

Check all my fuses as well they all seem to be good so do the relays

Yes I'm sure it's not 180 l have quadruple checked it in fact every time it didn't start I double check to make sure that wasn't wrong. The dizzy shaft does rotate cuz I'm getting spark

The fuel pump is good I did check

The vehicle drove to a spot where it sits now the next morning it just didn't start at that point I check for spark he had none replace distributor after that got spark. After that replace spark plugs and wires fuel filter pretty sure the dizzy is not 180 out

Timing belt is in place and doesn't appear to have jumped a tooth. At this point I'm really kind of stuck here with no vehicle and no way of charging the battery is well purchased a solar charger but the darn thing is too slow to get a trickle charge even after 3 to 4 hours..

Top dead center correct fuel and spark verified. Have starter turning over and have power to the engine. doesn't seem to make sense to me at this point have checked almost everything twice or three times. Fuel filter new spark plugs new wires new.