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dkins419

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1234 passenger side 5678 driver side

is this correct? what about on the distributor cap, where is spark plug #1 located and what is the firing order?
 

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Yes, your right, front to back. #1 should be marked on top of the distributor cap. Usually towards the back of the car. Firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 and your rotor turns counter-clockwise.
 

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counter clockwise meaning the firing order goes that way?
 

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nevermind i got it. thanks for the help.
 
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