The left bank is 1,3,5,7 and the right bank is 2,4,6,8. The distributor turns clockwise.
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Yes, a 1997 Chevy Cavalier does have a distributor cap. The distributor does not have points and a condenser. This part is one electronic unit.
if its a v-8 it is 18436572 number one on the cap should be pointing at number 1 cylinder is there a picture of the cap
Look close, the original cap or a good replacement cap is marked as to which wire goes where. The number one on that flat type cap is the middle one on the drivers side.
You can find out in the repair manual for you vehicle.
It doesn't have one, it is distributorless.
Align the rotor with the number one position on the distributor cap, then with the engine at TDC insert the distributor. There may be a mark on the outside of the distributor to help.
the one inline with the coil in front to the left
The distributor cap order for a Chevy 283 varies depending on the year of the motor. A 1975 to 1991 has the number one cylinder at the top just to the left of center. The 1967 to 1974 distributor has the number one cylinder at the top just to the right of center. The firing order is 1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2.
Standing in front looking at the distributor cap, number one would be at the 5 O'Clock position, from there clockwise it goes, 1, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.
where is number one on a vortex 4.3 v-6 distributor cap
Standing in front of the vehicle with the hood open, looking at the distributor, number 1 on the distributor cap would be at the 6 O'Clock position.