Double check, then triple check your firing order. Especially which distributor post is #1. Sounds like you're one off.
Firing order for you're Rocket engine is 18436572 distributor rotation is counterclockwise. Cylinder one on the distributor cap points to cylinder one.
The firing order for a Lexus GS300 is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. This engine does not have a distributor cap.
Bring #1 piston to its uppermost point and observe position of distributor--it should be firing on no. 1
Check the coil, rotor, condenser, distributor cap, and coil wire.
fuel pump, timing belt, air intake (sensor), fuse, distributor...
check make sure the firing order is correct.
Timing chain jumped? distributor cap is cracked or igniition wire are mix up
Perhaps timing chain has jumped, Worn cam lobes, Firing order mixed up, Accelerator pump failure (carburetor), Faulty distributor cap,
The firing order is printed on the block, 1-3-4-2 if I remember correctly.Start at the position nearest to the coil and continue clockwise.
Distributes the spark energy from the coil to the spark plugs in the correct firing order.
536124 That answer is incorrect.the correct firing order for the Chevy 235 is Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4.
1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2
the firing order is usually marked on the engine block. the marking for the distributor can lead to being out 180°. I did that on a Rambler - had fire coming out the carb. Just turned it 180° and it was fine.
1-5-3-6-2-4
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
I'm not a mechanic / technician but ( no ) If you are only replacing the distributor cap , it only fits on ( 2 ways ) The correct position and 180 * out
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