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Old Nov 3, 2023 | 05:10 PM
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Anyone have a good picture that shows each cylinder number on the distributor?
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Old Nov 3, 2023 | 05:36 PM
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Ah, the firing order should be right on the intake (most old Chevys) 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Just figure out where no 1 is and go from there in a clockwise direction.
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Ah, the firing order should be right on the intake (most old Chevys) 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Just figure out where no 1 is and go from there in a clockwise direction.
i guess I wasn't very clear in my post. I'm looking for where the #1 spark plug wire attaches to the distributor.
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Originally Posted by sgorman3
i guess I wasn't very clear in my post. I'm looking for where the #1 spark plug wire attaches to the distributor.
If the distributor was installed correctly with #1 at TDC, then #1 on the distributor cap should be just left of the adjustment window (looking at it from the front of the car).

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If you view the distributor as a clock, it is the 7 o'clock position.
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Originally Posted by leif.anderson93
If the distributor was installed correctly with #1 at TDC, then #1 on the distributor cap should be just left of the adjustment window (looking at it from the front of the car).
thank you very much!
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