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Old 01-08-2024, 04:09 PM   #140
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Default Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery

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Originally Posted by Jack E/NJ View Post
Firing order with emphasis on problem cylinders

1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
I recognized this pattern long ago which suggested a cock-eyed distributor cap. I removed the old worn gasket and installed the cap without one just to be sure it was absolutely flat. Again, it worked perfect . . . for a very short time when the old missing pattern returned. Now I've got all new crab cap with same old missing pattern.

What else could that pattern suggest?
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