Where does the wire from the distributor Go?
Yes, the wire from the distributor goes to the negative side. There are 2 wires on the positive side.
Where does the rotor point in a distributor?
As cylinder #1 comes up to to the highest point, the rotor in the distributor needs to point to #1 terminal. You can turn the engine over with a breaker bar and a socket on the harmonic balancer bolt. Turn it clockwise until the timing mark is even with the pointer on the timing cover AND there is compression building in the cylinder.
Is the rotor pointing at the timing mark?
Turn it clockwise until the timing mark is even with the pointer on the timing cover AND there is compression building in the cylinder. BOTH need to occur or you are 180 degrees out. Is the rotor pointing at #1?
Where does the spark plug lead in a firing order?
Firing order begins with a spark plug wire leading from the number one cylinder to the number one position on the the distributor and the remaining spark plug cables connected to their respective cylinders.
Yes, the wire from the distributor goes to the negative side. There are 2 wires on the positive side.
Can you replace the distributor cap and rotor?
To replace the distributor itself, yes, but not just the cap and rotor. Triedaq July 6, 2016, 2:41am #3 The distributor cap and rotor can only fit one way onto the distributor. If the distributor remained in the engine, there is no problem.
Do you have to note the position of the rotor?
You don’t have to note the position of the rotor if you are only replacing the distributor cap and rotor. The rotor only goes on one way and nothing gets moved to alter the timing. Even if the distributor itself were pulled from the engine and installed incorrectly, the mechanic would know very quickly.
How is the ignition coil connected to the distributor?
For negative ground the “-” terminal goes to the distributor (to be grounded on the engine block). Likewise, people ask, how ignition coil is connected to the distributor? The ignition coil is the part of your engine that produces high voltage in order to power your cylinders.