anybody have the firing order for a 3.8 motor?
This info isNOT in the factory manual as far as I can see! Help!
Thanks.

Submitted by NE48-24099 on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 21:38

Robert, #1 would be at the 10:30 position and looking down on the rotor , it goes counter clockwise rotation.

Submitted by bob5837@roadru… on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 19:14

Assuming # 6 and #1 pistons are at top, CAMs are positioned with notch at top and rotor is pointing directly towards the radiator - is the wire hole on the distributor cap #1 or #6?

I am rebuilding an XK120 engine and there are no ignition wires, so I am trying to determine which hole on the distributor cap is #1 .

Once I determine #1 do I go clockwise around the cap to position the remaining wires in the firing order above?

Thanks in advance,

Submitted by NE48-24099 on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 18:54

Walt;
I trust that you know that #1 is in the rear of the block, and #6 is near the radiator.

Submitted by Kirbywalt5@gmail.com on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 17:39

Thanks Mike!
You have helped me in the past, about a clock I think.
Thanks again,Great to know you are still there for us idiots.
Walt.