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Technical => Electrical Tech => Topic started by: rs1sensen on February 07, 2011, 12:38:41 PM

Title: Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations
Post by: rs1sensen on February 07, 2011, 12:38:41 PM
I recently replaced my distributor on my 1985 Tbird Turbo Coupe, but now can't get the vehicle to run. I've got a hunch I may have somehow switched up my spark plug wires.

Could someone please check my attached picture, and tell me if I have put them in the correct locations. The numbers on the image indicate the number of the spark plug wire.

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Title: Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations
Post by: bigbada1 on February 07, 2011, 04:46:43 PM
Well for one you dont have the coil wire on.
Title: Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations
Post by: bigbada1 on February 07, 2011, 04:52:03 PM
You have the firing order right
Title: Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations
Post by: bigbada1 on February 07, 2011, 04:53:46 PM
If you replaced your whole distributor are you sure you stabbed it back in TDC on #1 compression stroke ?
Title: Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations
Post by: rs1sensen on February 09, 2011, 11:44:59 AM
Thanks for the help BigBada1,

The coil wire was just off at that moment. It went back on right after the photo was taken.

I went through and verified that I had the rotor on the distributor right where it should be at TDC. The car really really wants to start now.

I had a hunch I may have worn down the battery trying to start it off and on so many times the past couple days, so I took it to Advanced Auto and had them test it. The CCA was slightly higher than the battery was rated at, but the voltage was low. It's going on a trickle charger for the night to see if the voltage improves, otherwise I'm going to try some more diagnostics with a new battery on Friday.

Thanks for the help!