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    Car will not start, but turns over. HELP

    I just replaced my head gasket and starter after the car had been sitting for about 5 months. I tried to start the car after it was all put back together but it will not start, only turns over. I have:
    - charged the battery,
    - checked all connections,
    - double checked timing belt was put on correctly,
    - replaced spark plugs.
    The spark plugs are receiving spark, and the Carburetor is receiving gas. Ive tried using a little starter fluid but still nothing. Any suggestions?
    I don't think the DX model has a main relay, or else I would have replaced that already too.

    This was my first head gasket job on a Honda, would it have been possible I installed the timing belt a half cam rotation off, as in the timing is 180° off? how would I be able the check?



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    Re: Car will not start, but turns over. HELP

    Yeah, I'd be looking at the timing on that. Download the 89 Accord Shop Manual and read the section on the timing belt starting on p. 6-18.

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vtyhl48z5...udl0xk_Oa?dl=0
    Dr_Snooz

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