Where are ignition wires located?
The wires are typically located next to the valve covers in the cylinder head. On one end, each wire will be attached to a spark plug and on the other end, to a distributor or ignition coils.
How do I know what ignition I have?
You can easily tell which you have when you pop the hood by looking at the spark plugs. If there are thick wires all running to the same location, you’ve got an electronic ignition system.
How do you determine the firing order on a distributor cap?
The firing order on a distributor cap for an 8 cylinder engine is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. Inside the distributor cap is the rotor.
Does it matter which way a distributor cap goes on?
However, the distributor cap is not designed to only fit one way. Follow the same pattern for installing the spark plug wires on the same tower where they were installed on the old distributor cap. The coil wire goes to the center post on the distributor cap. Step 10: Replace engine cover and air filter housing.
What are the 4 types of ignition system?
Currently, we recognize four types of ignition systems used in most cars and trucks: conventional breaker-point ignitions, high energy (electronic) ignitions, distributor-less (waste spark) ignition and coil-on-plug ignitions.
How do you tell if you have points or electronic ignition?
If you do have a standard distributor cap, you can open the cap up and peek inside. A points type ignition will have what are called points (duh) installed in the distributor, just below the rotor (that colored plastic part that spins around when the engine is running).
How do I find my distributor?
If you can get to, or remove your distributor, you should be able to see product numbers or visible markings on the outer casing. Failing that, a distributor can often be identified visually, so sending us details of the car and photos of the distributor should allow us to identify the exact model you need.