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Hi Guys, 1931 Chevy.The firing order is 1,5,3,6,2,4 stamped on the manifult. Does that mean that the cylinder 1 is right in front closest to the radiator following the numbers right to the back where cylinder 4 is at the back closest to the driver? Im a bit new to this and your help is vital. I dont know if the spark plug wires is correct on the distributor cap.I've cranked the car but does not want to start. There is good spark at the spark plugs but I suspect the firing order and the compression on pistons "timing". I believe on set the timing on the fly wheel at the gear box with that big needle as indicator. 12 deg??? where do I see that. Is it on that wheel or on one of the SPARE TYRES? On the fueling system. I've ordered a new membrane for the fuel pump as when I start the car - no feul get to the glass bowls on the pump. What else can I check. Thanks

The cylinders are numbered, from front to back, one, two, three, four, five and six. Number one is closest to the radiator and number six is the cylinder closest to the cowl.

On the distributor cap, starting at the 6:30 position and going clockwise, the firing order of the spark plug wires should be as follows: 1 5 3 6 2 4.

The timing hole and pointer are on the driver's side of the bell housing. There is a U/C mark and a 12 degree mark on the flywheel. You line up the 12 degree mark on the flywheel with the pointer.

Also, if you don't already have one, you need to purchase a shop manual for your car. It will give you lots of needed information.

Thanks JKD, Got a shop manual but the dog ate that part. Do you think the new membrane on the feul pump will solve my problem? Thanks

Fuel to the carburetor is critical to the engine running. It takes a properly timed spark at the plugs, correct fuel/air mixture to the cylinder and sufficient compression to make the engine run properly. You can use carburetor cleaner squirted into the carb inlet using short bursts to get the engine to fire even if there is no fuel to the carb. Use caution as the engine speed is governed by the amount of fuel/air introduced. Over speeding can result if too much carb cleaner is used.

Hey Chipper, with a little work you sitting on the fender and your carb cleaner can (Wal*mart of course?) could originate a new kind of fuel injection system, the non-electronic TBI ! Just be sure to have several extra cans if you are planning a long trip!

See You-n-zes in Arkansaw!

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Dear confuzed, Arkansaw is where we-n-zes will be next week!

Not confused about Arkansaw......I'm just trying to figure out what you are trying to say in the rest of your posting.

Translation of Red River Rambling. The VCCA Southern Fall Tour will be held next week, Tuesday, Oct 11-14 in Ft. Smith, AR. A few of us are signed-up to attend.

It (non-electronic TBI) may jest be way too deep for an old mutt that thinks in terms of a old Carter updraft or the W1 being state of the art!

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