Author Topic: 301 Distributor and Plug Wire Installation  (Read 5599 times)

Seven

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301 Distributor and Plug Wire Installation
« on: December 12, 2022, 11:27:53 AM »
What is the factory distributor orientation and spark plug wire routing for a 1979 Trans Am, 4 speed?

Any pictures would be appreciated.
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TA301

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Re: 301 Distributor and Plug Wire Installation
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2023, 10:08:01 AM »
If by "orientation" you mean the rotation of the rotor, then it is counterclockwise.

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Re: 301 Distributor and Plug Wire Installation
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2023, 11:49:46 AM »
No, the location the factory used for the number one spark plug wire terminal on the distributor cap.
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Re: 301 Distributor and Plug Wire Installation
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2023, 03:36:15 PM »
I got this off of a Motor Auto repair manual.

IMG_1779 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr

This one is from a Chilton's manual, basically the same but from a different angle. I have several factory service manuals, but they aren't showing the plug wiring.

IMG_1781 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr
« Last Edit: May 15, 2023, 04:19:48 PM by 5th T/A »
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

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Re: 301 Distributor and Plug Wire Installation
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2023, 03:36:15 PM »
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