hooking up plug wires on distributor
#71
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:25:12 -0600, Jeepster
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>Some more info if still needed.
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
Thanks! That confirms it. From that link:
"You can put the number one plug wire anywhere on the distributor cap
as long as the distributor is installed with the rotor pointing to
that terminal with the number one piston at TDC. "
That is what I needed to be sure of. Thanks for all of the input.
>
>On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>>distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>>Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>>plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>>distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>>plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>>specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>>retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>>run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>>it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>>are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>>#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>>
>>
>>"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>>:wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>Some more info if still needed.
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
Thanks! That confirms it. From that link:
"You can put the number one plug wire anywhere on the distributor cap
as long as the distributor is installed with the rotor pointing to
that terminal with the number one piston at TDC. "
That is what I needed to be sure of. Thanks for all of the input.
>
>On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>>distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>>Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>>plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>>distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>>plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>>specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>>retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>>run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>>it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>>are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>>#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>>
>>
>>"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>>:wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
#72
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:25:12 -0600, Jeepster
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>Some more info if still needed.
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
Thanks! That confirms it. From that link:
"You can put the number one plug wire anywhere on the distributor cap
as long as the distributor is installed with the rotor pointing to
that terminal with the number one piston at TDC. "
That is what I needed to be sure of. Thanks for all of the input.
>
>On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>>distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>>Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>>plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>>distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>>plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>>specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>>retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>>run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>>it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>>are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>>#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>>
>>
>>"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>>:wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>Some more info if still needed.
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
Thanks! That confirms it. From that link:
"You can put the number one plug wire anywhere on the distributor cap
as long as the distributor is installed with the rotor pointing to
that terminal with the number one piston at TDC. "
That is what I needed to be sure of. Thanks for all of the input.
>
>On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>>distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>>Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>>plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>>distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>>plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>>specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>>retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>>run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>>it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>>are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>>#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>>
>>
>>"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>>:wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
#73
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:25:12 -0600, Jeepster
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>Some more info if still needed.
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
Thanks! That confirms it. From that link:
"You can put the number one plug wire anywhere on the distributor cap
as long as the distributor is installed with the rotor pointing to
that terminal with the number one piston at TDC. "
That is what I needed to be sure of. Thanks for all of the input.
>
>On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>>distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>>Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>>plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>>distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>>plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>>specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>>retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>>run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>>it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>>are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>>#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>>
>>
>>"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>>:wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
<yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote:
>Some more info if still needed.
>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
Thanks! That confirms it. From that link:
"You can put the number one plug wire anywhere on the distributor cap
as long as the distributor is installed with the rotor pointing to
that terminal with the number one piston at TDC. "
That is what I needed to be sure of. Thanks for all of the input.
>
>On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>>distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>>Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>>plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>>distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>>plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>>specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>>retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>>run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>>it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>>are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>>#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>>
>>
>>"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>>:wq!
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
#74
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
Hi Jeepster,
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
#75
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
Hi Jeepster,
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
#76
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
Hi Jeepster,
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
#77
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
Hi Jeepster,
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
Good link!
JimG
"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com...
> Some more info if still needed.
>
>
http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>
> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
> >
> >
> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
> >:wq!
>
#78
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
#79
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
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Re: hooking up plug wires on distributor
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:47:00 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!
>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Not seen you around here lately! (been lurking?)
>
>Got my HEI in recently... so all of this topic was fresh in my mind.
I got one of those DUI distributor/coil combos. That what you got?
If so how's it working out for you?
>
>Good link!
>
>JimG
>
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver@NOSPAMexcite.com> wrote in message
>news:gilr701gbg56ch8f8pai7vk4nc1j97eo8j@4ax.com.. .
>> Some more info if still needed.
>>
>>
>http://www.westechperformance.com/pa...cs/firing.html
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:58:26 -0400, Shaggie <me@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi all. Just wondering... Suppose your 304 V8 caught on fire and the
>> >distributor burned up... So you removed it and ordered a replacement.
>> >Plug wires all burned up too. Now you get the new distributor and
>> >plug wires. Can you just choose whatever terminal you want on the
>> >distributor to be #1 and go around in sequence as long as you run the
>> >plug wires to the right cylinders? I know on older VWs there is a
>> >specific #1 terminal because the distributors are designed to slightly
>> >retard cylinder #3 because it's behind the oil cooler so it tends to
>> >run hotter and retarding it a little bit helps it to not run as hot as
>> >it would if it was running at the same advance the other cylinders
>> >are. On a 304 Jeep can I just choose whichever terminal I want to be
>> >#1? Thanks in advance for input/help.
>> >
>> >
>> >"I can hammer it back into shape later."
>> >:wq!
>>
>
"I can hammer it back into shape later."
:wq!