fireing order rotastion
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fireing order rotastion
i have a 383 with mallaroy destributor runs clockwise
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I am sure everyone would like to help you, so that you can use the car.
As stated by all the others, all Big Block Mopars the distributor rotor arm turns anti-clockwise. Even a Mopar with the 4/7 swap cam swap, it still runs anti-clockwise.
The same Anti Clockwise Big Block rules apply with std or aftermarket distributor as does the firing order of;18436572.
I run coil packs, which eliminates the distributor, but the firing order also stays the same.
When you take the distributor cap off, does the rotor arm & shaft still feel engaged. As in, you can not freely turn by hand ?
Have you recently removed the distributor ?
Even if you put the distributor back in the engine, but out of time/phase, it should still turn anti clockwise
If you can upload a video clip from your phone via photobucket to this site or post a clip on YouTube with a link. A Short video/film clip is very helpful in a diagnosis situation.
As stated by all the others, all Big Block Mopars the distributor rotor arm turns anti-clockwise. Even a Mopar with the 4/7 swap cam swap, it still runs anti-clockwise.
The same Anti Clockwise Big Block rules apply with std or aftermarket distributor as does the firing order of;18436572.
I run coil packs, which eliminates the distributor, but the firing order also stays the same.
When you take the distributor cap off, does the rotor arm & shaft still feel engaged. As in, you can not freely turn by hand ?
Have you recently removed the distributor ?
Even if you put the distributor back in the engine, but out of time/phase, it should still turn anti clockwise
If you can upload a video clip from your phone via photobucket to this site or post a clip on YouTube with a link. A Short video/film clip is very helpful in a diagnosis situation.
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Great point, I never even considered boat engines. Guess it's a possibility of a boat engine.DaveBishop wrote:I dont know if this sounds stupid have just bought the engine or have you had the engine running because some small block mopar engines in boats have the it running the other way i dont know if its the same for a big block
After having a quick browse it would seem firing order remains the same.
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I have a 383 in the roadrunner and have had the dizzy of an played with the timing more times than I care to remember. Definitely runs anticlockwise.
Have you ever had it running? the only reason I can think that it might turn clockwise would be if the starter is turning the wrong way.
Or of the engine is not what you think it is. Post pics or videos
Have you ever had it running? the only reason I can think that it might turn clockwise would be if the starter is turning the wrong way.
Or of the engine is not what you think it is. Post pics or videos
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