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Nov 28, 2009 18:15:03
Barry64

I think I may have inadvertantly switched a couple of spark plug wires. can someone post a good pic of dizzie and wires. rookie mistake sorry.....

Nov 28, 2009 18:16:21
mowog1

Quote: "
I think I may have inadvertantly switched a couple of spark plug wires. can someone post a good pic of dizzie and wires. rookie mistake sorry....."


Here you go....1-3-4-2





Nov 28, 2009 18:23:50
Barry64

Thanks. Is number 1 closest to the radiator? then 2,3, and 4 by the firewall?

Nov 28, 2009 18:27:39
mowog1

Approximate positions:

#1 at "one o-clock" (yes, at the top of the dizzy and pointing towards the radiator.)

#3 at "11 o-clock"

#4 at "7 o-clock"

#2 at "5 o-clock"

#1 plug/cylinder is the one closest to the radiator....#4 plug/cylinder is closest to the firewall.

Nov 28, 2009 18:28:33
jdeluke137

1 & 2 are closest to the radiator - 3 & 4 closest to the firewall. 1 is usually pointing toward the spark plug on the number 1 piston, at the front of the car.


EDIT - Rick beat me to it! :)

Nov 28, 2009 18:30:56
Barry64

Thanks Gents. Alas, I had them right. wishful thinking...back to the drawing board...

Nov 28, 2009 18:34:46
tomkatb

Be careful here. If the engine has ever had a rebuild the 1 position could be anywhere.

Take your best guess. Then do not be afraid to rotate if necessary. If you are in the right order there are only 4 possibilities.

Or learn how to find top dead center for #1..

Nov 29, 2009 11:08:07
Grasshopper

That's some nice work Rick!

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