Fwd: [Chrysler300] Question

[William Huff <whuff@xxxx>]

>>Hi Phil,


For all B & RB engines the firing order should be 
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Distributor should rotate counterclockwise.

A couple of questions, how do you know you are getting no spark? An easy 
way to check, if you don't have a spark tester, is with a spark plug 
attached to a spark plug wire and the threaded portion grounded to the 
engine block. If you don't see a hot blue spark, something is wrong. It 
is not recommended to take a lead off a spark plug and hold it near the 
engine to see if it sparks. That method usually involves a much larger gap 
than the spark plug gap and can kill the ignition on an electronic system, 
and it can result in very high voltage spikes on a point type system that 
can jump inside the distributor cap and begin a carbon trail.

If you have a point type distributor, try popping the cap off and and 
cleaning the point surfaces with a non-conductive abrasive. Very fine 
sandpaper is good, try not to let any sand fall into the distributor and 
clean any residue off the point surfaces before re-assembly. I have found 
this can help a reluctant vehicle start after sitting for a long time. I 
think the points get a non-conductive coating on them when not used for a 
long time.

Another thing to check is to rotate the engine with the cap off and make 
sure the points open and close. The actual gap is not that critical 
just for starting purposes, but should definitely close well and open 
completely. If the rubbing block is worn out, it might not be possible 
to adjust the points to both open and close on cue. Examine the rotor and 
inside the cap for carbon trails or breakage that might cause a 
short. Make sure the coil secondary lead is securely into the top of the 
distributor.

Hope this helps, I have experienced all these conditions at one time or 
another and they can drive you mad.

Bill Huff

>>hello,
>>here is a question for all of you smart people.
>>On My K I am getting fuel but no spark, What is the correct firing
>>order for this car? It has a single 4-Barrel without the ram induction.
>>Oh By the way the last message I sent I spelled CEASERS wrong.
>>PLEASE PLEASE forgive me.
>>Thanks for the help,
>>phil
>>
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