If you think the timing is off pull the spark plugs and turn the engine slowly by hand. Watch the valves, piston, and distributer on one of the cylinders and see if all of the events occur at the correct time. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx> wrote: > Ok kids, here's what's happening: > > I bought a big honkin' Optima battery. I discovered my grounds and > battery connections were dirty so I cleaned them up. That got the > starter to engage. Hooked up the alternator belt and the little wire > for the "discharge" light on the dash. Oil, coolant, etc. > > By now, it was getting dark, so I didn't fool with it for long. >