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Old 02-21-2020, 06:39 PM
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  1. As long as the rotor points to the plug wire of the cylinder that is at TDC it does not matter if it's 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, or 9:00 O'clock, North, South, East or West on the distributor. When a cylinder reaches TDC on its compression stroke it must get its spark. The magnetic electronic ignition ring is not a factor. We have a position convention on this forum but it has nothing to do with proper ignition timing so please don't be distracted by it. Once the engine is running properly we can help you reposition if you prefer but engine operation comes first.
  2. Once TDC is CONFIRMED (note: piston NOT at the top of the exhaust stroke) for cylinder #1 and the rotor is pointing to its distributor post, the firing order going clockwise around the distributor is 1, 2, 4, 3. You'd be amazed how many get this wrong.
  3. It is obvious in the picture that you do not have a standpipe exhaust system so please don't draw any conclusions thinking you do. It will lead you down the wrong path.
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