> Ok so where is the number 1 terminal located on the cap, or is it different
> on every gm dist. I know the firing order and it goes counter clock wise
> around but the starting point is where i am confused
The #1 wire isn't specifically located on the cap. In a situation
where all of the wires have been removed and the distributor timing is
unknown, simply crank the engine to #1 TDC, remove the cap, note which
terminal tower the rotor is pointing at, then make that the spot for
your #1 wire. Then run that wire to the #1 plug in the left bank.
Continue attaching wires clockwise 8,4,3,6,5,7,2. Now you need to
rough time the engine to get it running but you should be close enough
to accomplish that with the above technique. Finally, time with a
timing light to specs, probably about 8 - 10 degrees BTDC.
The groove in the balancer lines up with the "0" on the timing tab to
indicate TDC. The numbers to the side of "0" are degrees BTDC.
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mytoy - 05 Sep 2005 21:43 GMT
I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE FIRING ORDER ON THE DIST CAP IS COUNTER CLOCK WISE ON
THE PONTIAC ENGINES. IS THIS TRUE ?SOMEBODY ELSE SAYS FIND NUMBER ONE AND
GO CLOCKWISE WHATS UP HELP????
JazzMan - 05 Sep 2005 23:40 GMT
> I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE FIRING ORDER ON THE DIST CAP IS COUNTER CLOCK WISE ON
> THE PONTIAC ENGINES. IS THIS TRUE ?SOMEBODY ELSE SAYS FIND NUMBER ONE AND
> GO CLOCKWISE WHATS UP HELP????
In the email I sent in response to your email I explained
how to determine your distributor rotation direction.
JazzMan

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Comboverfish - 06 Sep 2005 12:29 GMT
> I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE FIRING ORDER ON THE DIST CAP IS COUNTER CLOCK WISE ON
> THE PONTIAC ENGINES. IS THIS TRUE ?SOMEBODY ELSE SAYS FIND NUMBER ONE AND
> GO CLOCKWISE WHATS UP HELP????
I typed "clockwise" in the last response by mistake. I meant to type
"counter-clockwise". The distributor rotates counter-clockwise as
viewed from the top. A service manual or internet search would have
revealed this to you, but then you wouldn't get the chance to thank
everyone in lower case letters.
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