What is the starting point on a distributor cap for wires on a 1968 ford mustang and do you go clockwise or counterclockwise?

Answer 1

You don't mention what engine you have , so here goes : -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 200 cubic inch ( 3.3 L ) straight 6 cylinder spark plug firing order is ( 1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4 ) The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE Start at the marked # 1 position which faces away from the engine and go CLOCKWISE The engine cylinders / spark plugs are numbered 1 to 6 , from front to rear ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The V8 engines ( 289 / 302 / 390 / 427 and 428 ) have a spark plug firing order ( 1 - 5 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 8 ) The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE Start at the marked # 1 position which faces to the rear and slightly towards the drivers side and go COUNTERCLOCKWISE The engine cylinders / spark plugs are numbered : firewall 4 - 8 3 - 7 2 - 6 1 - 5 front