Remove all spark plugs and turn the engine over until the #1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke. The rotor should be pointing at the #1 plug wire connection on the distributor cap. Rotate the distributor if necessary to line it up.
The number 1 cylinder is located at the front left of the engine block while FACING the engine. Follow the spark plug wire to the distributor a POW there it is.
Yes the rotor should be pointing to the #1 cylinder when you are installing the distributor.
in the engine compartment hidden under the valve chamber
Firing Order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributor rotates clockwise. Number 1 cylinder is located front of engine right side when looking at the engine from the rear.
The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces to the FRONT and center of the engine
The #1 cylinder is ALWAYS right front when looking over the radiator. Driver's side front. Can't help you with the distributor. Sorry
To remove the distributor on your Chevy Celebrity 2.5L 4 cylinder engine: 1, Set the timing to the number one cylinder in the firing position. 2. Remove the distributor cap and put out of the way. If you take out any of the spark plug wires make note of where to put them back. 3. Loosen and remove the retainer clamp and its bolt. 4. Pull the distributor out of the block. To reinstall the distributor reverse the instructions. You will need to re-time the engine when you put the distributor back in.
Number one is designated by where ever the spark plug wire from the number one cylinder is placed. Number one cylinder is the first cylinder on the the drivers side at the front of the car.
You have to take the spark plugs out, manually turn the engine over until cylinder number one is at top dead center, then turn the distributor until it points to cylinder number one and re-stab it. Normally an advanced procedure. If you get it wrong, it can cause engine damage. I'd have it taken to a shop.
On the 5.0 liter and 5.8 liter V8 engines , # 1 on the distributor cap faces to the REAR and slightly towards the drivers side On the 4.9 liter straight 6 cylinder , # 1 on the distributor cap faces AWAY from the engine
The number 1 position on the distributor cap of a Ford 5.0 liter / 302 is : It faces to the REAR and towards the number 7 engine cylinder ( in every picture I have seen in repair manuals ) The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 4 - 8 3 - 7 2 - 6 1 - 5 front of vehicle
Number @ cylinder is located at the front of the engine nearest the distributor and closest to the grille. FYI, the distributor rotates counter clockwise. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just adding to the answer : firewall 1-----3-----5 2-----4-----6 front of Mercury Villager V6 > driver