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For a Ford 302 that is not the high outout ( HO ) 5.0 liter version :
The # 1 position on the distributor cap faces to the rear and slightly towards the drivers side
Start with the # 1 position and go COUNTERCLOCKWISE ( the distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE )
1 - 5 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 8
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The engine cylinders / spark plug locations are numbered :
firewall
4 - 8
3 - 7
2 - 6
1 - 5
front
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What is wrong with a Ford 302 that backfires when you push the gas?
check or change the spark plugs & wires
What will cause my wires not to have fire to my plugs on a 302 but i have a good coil?
Many possibilities. Need more info like the year and make.
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Start with distributor cap/rotor, spark plugs and spark plug wires.
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What would make a 1982 302 back fire through carb I have changed dist cap rotor wires and plugs.?
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What is the gap 302 1971 ford engines?
The gap on the plugs is .034.
Does transmission have to be removed to change casting plugs on a 302 ford engine?
No.
Why does my 1977 302 Ford truck cuts out when accelerating?
Spark plugs
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Where do the spark plug wires go on a ford 302?
You need to know the firing order to know where your wires go.
What is the gap for spark plugs from a 1986 ford 302 engine?
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