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How do you know which spark plug wires to hook up to which plug on distributor cap?
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∙ 14y ago
Depends on the make/model/year vehicle.. depends on who set the distributor.
easier again shortest lead to nearest plug ....second shortest to second plug and so on
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Need to know what year 4.3L you have to answer that.
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Usually the length of the oem wires from the distributor can give you a general idea. Hope this helps
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