It shouldn't.... But, if it will run on ether.... you are likely not getting enough fuel.... do the injectors actually pulse? Fuel pressure good?

 

When you turn the key to on, do you hear the fuel pump prime with all of the relays and fuses in the PDC box under the hood? The fuel pump should prime for about 5 seconds, then shut off. You can also check for fuel adequate pressure at the fuel rail with a pressure gauge.

 

He said in the first post he's got 50# at the rail

 

That wouldn't matter, the distributor will work any which way you put it in as long as the cam sensor ("fuel sync") is timed correctly. It's common practice to align it so that the rotor points to cylinder 1 at compression TDC but there is no technical reason for it. It kinda sounds like the cam sensor is 180 degrees off. I'm a bit suspicious of the new distributor, is that a quality part or off Amazon ? Do you have the old distributor at hand to compare ?

 

it is a Napa part and yes I do have the old one plus a good junk yard unit too. All three are the same as far as the cam “trigger” inside the distributor. Tried the junk yard unit too and still the same deal. I was wondering the drive gear cause I can get the rotor lined up to number one on the cap like it needs to be and the distributor seems to be clocked right in the block (but could be off.) the cam sensor is ligned up with the rotor but no telling if I’m actually in the right spot for the cam trigger

 

Question becomes, is 1 or 6 in firing position..... Distributor may be 180 out... I would think it should still run that way, just bad... Will if fire on ether?

 

electrically yes the injectors fire. I have not yet tested them out of the intake cause my plugs are getting soaked. So I’m assuming they are firing. Fuel pressure at the rail 50 psi. Fuel pump is running like it should.

 

number one is on compression. Pulled valve covers and double checked. Also screw driver in plug hole watching for the piston to come up.yes with it dried out and the fuel pump relay pulled I can run it on the can. The second the relay is plugged back in (while on the can running) it shuts down like you turned the key off.

 

Ok, if the plugs are wet, then yeah, injectors are firing.

Next question becomes, is it getting too much fuel? Also, I have had bad experiences with Champion plugs. Foul 'em out once, and they are done. I have autolites in mine....

 

Interesting thought. I wonder if he unplugged, say, 4 injectors and then again tried the experiment of running on the can and plugging in the fp relay?

Or maybe the injectors are delivering the proper amount but it's just getting WAY too much air? These engines seem pretty tolerant of vacuum leaks so that feels unlikely.....?