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Expert: - 4/21/2008


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Hi, I have a 1964 Rambler Classic w/ a 195.6 Inline 6 cyl. I need to know where the #1 cyl plug wire goes on the distributor cap so I can install the plug wires correctly.

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The firing order is 153624. As to which hole in the cap that #1 goes in to be correct I would suggest that you remove the spark plug from number one cylinder. Then remove the primary wire from the coil. Next [place your thumb over number one spark plug hole and have some one bump the starter. When you feel compression against your thumb that is when # 1 is coming up on its firing position. Remove the distributor cap and the rotor will be pointing at the correct hole to put the number 1 wire in.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

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Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

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More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

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Moto Award winner. And much more.

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