The # 1 position on the distributor cap is installed facing to the rear , and slightly towards drivers side of engine
The main components to check are the battery, coil, the distributor, its cap and rotor and the associated wires from the coil to the distributor and from the distributor to the spark plugs. Distributor is on the front right side.
According to the About.com website : Looking from the top the distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE for the 1.6 and 1.9 liter four cylinder engines in a 1985 Ford Escort * firing order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 The distributor rotor turns counterclockwise ( non supercharged )
are the plug wires in the correct sequence for firing order? Are the coil wires all connected? Did you remove the distributor and possibly put it out of time?
1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4 , the distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE , # 1 on distributor cap faces away from engine
the ignition system would be a HEI or high energy ignition with a distributor cap and rotor. this would refer to the 2.8 liter v6
What would cause a 76 model 350 Chevy to run bad when idling. Already replace ignition module Distributor cap and rotor
In 1985 they called a distributor pick up plate.In 1985 they called a distributor pick up plate.
5.0 liter ( 302 cubic inch ) V8 ( 1 - 5 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 8 ) The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE 5.8 liter ( 351 cubic inch ) V8 ( 1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8 ) The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4 The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces AWAY from the engine The engine cylinders are numbered 1 to 6 , from front to rear
The timing is out. You have to check your timing marks for the chain. You need to make sure the distributor is in the correct position. Number one cylinder has to be at the top of it's travel and the distributor rotor pointing at that wire in the cap. If you think it's right, there is still a possibility that you're out by 180 degrees. Start by checking the distributor location first as it's easier to do than pulling the front off of the motor again... Pull # 1 plug, put your finger over the hole and turn the motor by hand till you feel it trying to pressurize the cylinder (blows past your finger) Use a coat hanger or long piece of wire down the plug hole to feel when the cylinder gets to it's highest point Your distributor rotor should be pointing to the # one cylinder plug wire in the cap at this time. If it's not you need to pull the distributor to get it to that position.
rotor will point to #1 at TDC.