Honda Civic will not start

BOB
Thanks for the reply

Yes the engine does turn... I had to turn piston 1 to TDC to install the
distributor. However I did not pull the plugs on piston 2,3,4 to perform
this....

When I install the distributor with piston 1 at TDC, how do I know if it is
on TDC on the compression stroke and note the exhaust stroke ?

John


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud.DeleteThis@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:4007004B.F6946C03@neo.rr.com...
> Pull the plugs and see if the engine turns by hand. May be junk now.
> bob
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Please Help,
> >
> > I just got my Honda back after it was stolen and the distributor was
> > missing.
> >
> > Therefore after purchasing and installing the new distributor and even
> > changing the starter, the car still would not start....
> >
> > I can hear the starter and the engine will turn over a little but will
not
> > crank. Any ideas ???
> >
> > John
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> When I install the distributor with piston 1 at TDC, how do I know if it is
> on TDC on the compression stroke and note the exhaust stroke ?

there are markings on the cam gear to indicate what position it is in,
you will have to check the manual to see what it is for your car.
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