should the engine be set at top dead center for this install?

 

yes

 

yup then line up the notch with the orange dot on the cas. slide her in and then turn it to time her in.

 

ok thanks. i looked at my crank pulley and there are 6 notches on it. which one do i line up with the needle?

 

second one from the left.

 

FO SHO !

 

well i put in the CAS w/o setting the engine at TDC. i was told by numerous people that it didnt really matter because it picks up a magnetic signal plus i dont have the tools to turn the crank. needless to say, the engine still turns over but wont catch. im so lost and frustrated. any other suggestions? i replaced that ignitor chip and the CAS and still no spark.

 

it does have to be tdc when you put the CAS in and you just need a big socket to turn the crank and if your not getting spark check your grounds make shure the ground on the coil pack harness is connected to the back of the head

 

how can i fix this TDC problem since i already put the new CAS in and tried to start the car?

 

all of the grounds look good and i replaced all the coil packs last year.