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What's the firing order of a SBC???

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Old Oct 6, 2000 | 02:39 PM
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What's the firing order of a SBC???

Just a quick question . Can anyone give me the firing order of a sbc? Thanks.
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Old Oct 6, 2000 | 03:01 PM
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The firing order on a Chevy is; 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. If you view the top of the distributor cap, the spark plugs should be in a clockwise order, 1 and 8 are the front two terminals facing the motor.
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Old Oct 7, 2000 | 11:06 AM
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Most vehicles have the firing order stamped on the intake manifold.

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Old Oct 7, 2000 | 11:46 AM
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Common firing orders:



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