#1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

[Edward J.]

Can someone look or tell me is cylinder 1 wire to on dist. cap to the left or right of window? thanks Ed

[Tom D.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Depends where you are standing... More seriously, look for a diagram, in your GM service manual or perhaps on line. Make sure you are looking at a Chevy V8 diagram.

Looks something like this.

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/timing-tabs-and-indicators.1015/

[Edward J.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Tom, I did look on line they generally show the view of cap with no hold down screws and no vacuum advance placement. if your sitting driver seat, right or left?

[Tom D.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

[Ken A.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

I belive this picture incorrect. It should be to the left when looking from the top.

[Leif A.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Tom,
Now, you've raised my curiosity. Where's your vacuum advance line? There doesn't appear to be a nipple on the end of the vacuum canister for one.

[Michael H.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Leif,

It's an L88 distributor it has no nipple.

Mike

[Leif A.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Leif,

It's an L88 distributor it has no nipple.

Mike

Thank you, Mike...that makes complete sense.

[Mark E.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Check the AIM. The few I have seen show the clocking of the distributor relative to the engine center line and placement of each cylinder's wire in the cap.

Contrary to Tom's photo, the VAC points 3 o'clock and #1 wire goes in the terminal over the window for most C3 big blocks (maybe L88 is different.). The perspective is looking down on the engine, with the front at 12 o'clock.

[Chris H.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Ed, here's a photo of my arrangement. My finger is on #1. Chris

[Edward J.]

Re: #1 spark plug wire placement on 69 427/435

Guys thanks for taking the time to post and advice, Ed