Firing order for Distributor Cap/wires
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Firing order for Distributor Cap/wires
My friend that was helping me do some engine work decided to pull the wires off the cap before I could number them all.... 1988 firebird 5.0L
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Firing order for Distributor Cap/wires
#1 is usually in the 5 o'clock position when looking at the cap from the front. Rotation is clockwise
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Re: Firing order for Distributor Cap/wires
@Oxygen454 - #1 could be anywhere. It depends on what else you and any Previous Owners have done, whether that rule of thumb still applies.
Rotate the balancer mark to TDC. The distributor is pointing at either #1 or #6. You can search on how to determine which one.
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Re: Firing order for Distributor Cap/wires
Luckily when I numbered the first 4 wires with tape near the cap, I took a picture. So I shouldn't have a problem now that I have the firing order. Thanks!
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