AMC 360 help

You can easily work through this if you have basic mechanics skills

If I came across an unknown engine and ran into something that didn't "jive" I'd probably do this

1....Us a piston stop and confirm the timing marks are accurate (slipped balancer, etc)

2.....Check the timing, and "hope" that it seemed set up IE 'had run' previously. Also check for spark "quality" IE "enough" and hot spark.

If that looks OK and it won't run........

3....Run a compression check. This also gives you an opportunity to check the plugs CHECK THE PLUG WIRES for electrical continuity and take a GOOD look at cap / rotor for damage / dirt/ moisture

4....Consider pulling the VC and examing the valve gear for damage, or stuck valves

5....If the timing appears off, and it seems likely it "had run" immediately suspect a slipped timing chain. If you can estimate the cam specs, you can check this easily on a intake closing event, because it's close to TDC and you can estimate closing degrees

6...Otherwise, go through the "finger in the hole," set up timing so you KNOW it's OK, and go from there

"The usual" throw a little fresh gas down the carb and suspect bad fuel.