firing order questions...

[Ben]

On my manifold, SBC, stamped into it is the firing order; 1,8.....
Is this related to the distributor cap order of the plug wires?
Number 1 wire does not have number 8 wire next to it on the cap. No problem?
What is the firing order stamped for?
Thanks!

 

[big83chevy4x4]

yea the wires on the cap should go like this

.5 7
6...2____ plugins
3...1
.4 8

if they dont then the motor would not run right

 

[4xcrazy]

I would rotate that cap you drew there one notch clockwise really, i have always seen 1 and 8 facing the front, with one facing the no.1 piston. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[87BrnRsd]

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I would rotate that cap you drew there one notch clockwise really, i have always seen 1 and 8 facing the front, with one facing the no.1 piston. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

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That is correct. The number one wire on the dist. needs to be facing the number one cylinder, or at least half way between the 1 & 3 cylinders.
-Harrison

 

[Can Can]

Actually, guys, I'm pretty sure that as long as the wires follow the proper firing order you can start with the #1 wire on any post on the dist. cap.

Am I wrong? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

You are correct.

You can make number one anywhere you want on the cap as long as the distributor is timed to however you set it up.

I always do it as it is above in the picture so that it's like factory. That way I never have to remember how it is the next time I work on it.

Where the number one plug wire hooks up makes no difference...when you set your timing it's gonna move around a bit anyway.

So, you're correct. Number 1 can be anywhere, as long as the wires are in the correct order clockwise from there, and you time it accordingly.

 

[4xcrazy]

Well they need to be close, we tried that on a buddy's truck, and couldn't get it to fire until we got them close, but i understand what you are saying. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

But why not just have look "right" while your at it, ya know? /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

 

[75-K5]

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Actually, guys, I'm pretty sure that as long as the wires follow the proper firing order you can start with the #1 wire on any post on the dist. cap.

Am I wrong? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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You can also royally [darn] yourself over...ask me how I know /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

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Actually, guys, I'm pretty sure that as long as the wires follow the proper firing order you can start with the #1 wire on any post on the dist. cap.

Am I wrong? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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You can also royally [darn] yourself over...ask me how I know /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif

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Yep you can do that too. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

 

[big83chevy4x4]

one thing ive noticed, when you go to buy wires and get vehicle specific, they dont fit unless you have #1 where the factory put it. Trust me, i found out the hard way.