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I tried doing a search on this but I guess my computer skills are some what limited.
Need to know the firing order for my 26 Chev, Also where should the # 1 plug wire be on the distributor cap.
Thank You.
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All 4 cylinder Chevys are always 1-2-4-3.
You usually see # 1 on the cap being toward the front of the car, or rotating around to some extent to the passenger side a bit.
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I can take a picture of the wires on my 26 if that would help you.
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If the distributor cap is not marked for #1, how do I determine how to set the wires. I am having a problem with my spark! I have my battery fully charged, I have spark from the coil!
But one question, I have 6 Volts going into coil, but around .10/.11 coming out. If this is not normal, could I have a bad coil? It is a 6 Volt coil.
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If the points are closed then you will only measure a small voltage at the negative post. If points are open you should have 6+ volts. If not then there may be a problem. There is no specific terminal on the cap. Many locate No. 1 at the tab. Locating the rotor under No. 1 wire position when No. 1 cylinder is in the firing position is critical. Also the firing order.
Last edited by Chipper; 02/05/13 07:44 PM. Reason: Eliminated firing order for 6 cylinder as didn't notice was a 4 cyl.
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If the points are closed then you will only measure a small voltage at the negative post. If points are open you should have 6+ volts. If not then there may be a problem. There is no specific terminal on the cap. Many locate No. 1 at the tab. Locating the rotor under No. 1 wire position when No. 1 cylinder is in the firing position is critical. Also the firing order of 153624. We were talking about a Chev 4?
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Thanks for the correction, didn't read far up on posts to realize that we were talking about a 4 banger and not a 6.
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Thanks Chipper, I'll will check those points. Yes it is a Chevy 4 cyl. '27 Capitol..so close....so far
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Thanks Chipper, I guess that was what I was needing. I got it running, after adjusting everything timing, spark plugs, points! Sounds great. Thanks for your help!
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