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69ChevySB · 03-23-2003, 08:22 PM

ok folks i put my headers on and i'm set to go all i need to do is put my spark plug wires back in the right spots...my distributor is an accel hei super coil...anyone know where i can go or what to do? this is the last thing i need to do before starting my truck to see what my new headers sound like

thanks.

Johns70 · 03-23-2003, 08:42 PM

need more info, go where or do what?

69ChevySB · 03-23-2003, 08:46 PM

ok well i just dont know where to put the wire that are coming from my distributor, i don't know where on the block to put them...i unplugged all the wires from the block in a hurry not realizing that i don't know what order to put them in and what not...thanks, can anyone help me, is there a web site i can go to or maybe you guys can just tell me or post a pic. thanks.

greasemonkey · 03-23-2003, 08:48 PM

On the cap, the order is 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2. I think that's what you meant? For a v8 that is.

69ChevySB · 03-23-2003, 09:55 PM

ok, which cylinder to i connect to which spot on the distributor? i dont want to put them in the wrong cylinders...where do i connect the spark plug wires? dont you guys know what im talking about?

Blue Beard · 03-23-2003, 10:56 PM

The #1 cylinder wire is the front cyl. on the drivers side. that's your strating wire.........

Can't remeber for sure where to start on the distributor................

best bet is to pull number one plug and find #1 on top dead center by feeling the compression ( you'll want to enlist help) pull the disbributor cap and find where the rotor is pointing (that's your starting poing)

from there just go clockwise with the rest of the plug wires with the firing order that grease monkey gave you......

For reference in the future...........the more detail you can post about your problem or what you are trying to do will help board members help you.

and no question or problem is unsolveable...........

People and businesses alike on this board are more than helpful.............

Good Luck................

**COBALT** · 03-24-2003, 04:01 AM

Since you haven't pulled your distributor or loosened the distributor hold-down this should be easy:

1. Pull all your spark plugs, and using either your hands to turn the flex plate or a breaker bar to turn the center bolt on the ballancer rotate the engine until the #1 cylinder is at TDC (Top Dead Center).

2. Pull the distributor cap and note the firing position of the rotor. That's about where the #1 distributor wire goes (see attached diagram - I might have them swapped for points and HEI).

3. Start by putting the #1 in place and working your way clockwise plug the wires in as so:

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

03-23-2003, 08:42 PM	#2
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	need more info, go where or do what? __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

03-23-2003, 08:46 PM	#3
69ChevySB dropped69 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Canyon State Posts: 120	ok well i just dont know where to put the wire that are coming from my distributor, i don't know where on the block to put them...i unplugged all the wires from the block in a hurry not realizing that i don't know what order to put them in and what not...thanks, can anyone help me, is there a web site i can go to or maybe you guys can just tell me or post a pic. thanks. __________________ "And yet I find, yet I find...repeating in my head. If I can't be my own, I feel better dead." -Layne Staley (R.I.P)

03-23-2003, 08:48 PM	#4
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	On the cap, the order is 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2. I think that's what you meant? For a v8 that is. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-23-2003, 09:55 PM	#5
69ChevySB dropped69 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Canyon State Posts: 120	ok, which cylinder to i connect to which spot on the distributor? i dont want to put them in the wrong cylinders...where do i connect the spark plug wires? dont you guys know what im talking about? __________________ "And yet I find, yet I find...repeating in my head. If I can't be my own, I feel better dead." -Layne Staley (R.I.P)

03-23-2003, 10:56 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	The #1 cylinder wire is the front cyl. on the drivers side. that's your strating wire......... Can't remeber for sure where to start on the distributor................ best bet is to pull number one plug and find #1 on top dead center by feeling the compression ( you'll want to enlist help) pull the disbributor cap and find where the rotor is pointing (that's your starting poing) from there just go clockwise with the rest of the plug wires with the firing order that grease monkey gave you...... For reference in the future...........the more detail you can post about your problem or what you are trying to do will help board members help you. and no question or problem is unsolveable........... People and businesses alike on this board are more than helpful............. Good Luck................ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-23-2003, 08:22 PM	#1
69ChevySB dropped69 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Canyon State Posts: 120	distributor/spark plug help ok folks i put my headers on and i'm set to go all i need to do is put my spark plug wires back in the right spots...my distributor is an accel hei super coil...anyone know where i can go or what to do? this is the last thing i need to do before starting my truck to see what my new headers sound like thanks. __________________ "And yet I find, yet I find...repeating in my head. If I can't be my own, I feel better dead." -Layne Staley (R.I.P)

03-24-2003, 04:01 AM	#7
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Since you haven't pulled your distributor or loosened the distributor hold-down this should be easy: 1. Pull all your spark plugs, and using either your hands to turn the flex plate or a breaker bar to turn the center bolt on the ballancer rotate the engine until the #1 cylinder is at TDC (Top Dead Center). 2. Pull the distributor cap and note the firing position of the rotor. That's about where the #1 distributor wire goes (see attached diagram - I might have them swapped for points and HEI). 3. Start by putting the #1 in place and working your way clockwise plug the wires in as so: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

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