For a Ford 400 cubic inch / 6.6 liter V8 engine :
The firing order is ( 1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8 )
The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR
The engine cylinder locations are numbered :
firewall
4 - 8
3 - 7
2 - 6
1 - 5
front of vehicle
The firing order for a 1979 Ford 400 engine is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. The distributor cap should be arranged so that the number one cylinder is at the front of the engine, with the firing order following in a clockwise direction. Ensure proper alignment of the rotor to the number one terminal when setting the timing.
counter clockwise 13726548--------------------------------------------------- Ford Firing Orderhttp://www.aa1car.com/library/ford_firing_orders.htm
1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8 Counter-clockwise.
13726548 counter clockwise
The 400 Ford has only one firing order and it is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 which is the same firing order as the 302 HO, and 351. Rotor turns counterclockwise.
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
The correct firing order for a 1979 Ford F-350 with a 400 engine is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. The engine's timing should typically be set to 10 degrees before top dead center (BTDC) at idle for optimal performance. However, it's essential to check the specific service manual or specifications for your vehicle, as timing can vary based on engine modifications or conditions.
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Counter clockwise on the Ford 400 cubic inch - V8 - engine distributor cap ( 1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8 )
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If this is a 400 cu inch motor the order is 13726548. If this is a 460 cu inch motor the order is 15426378. The distributer rotates counterclockwise
The firing order for the Pontiac 400 engine is that the small block powers the big block.