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94 S10 Blazer Started by Reversing Firing Order

Old Jul 16, 2021 | 11:05 PM
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Originally had a Crank No Start situation with my car after removing Spark plugs to change the Distro cap. Initially tried the factory firing order, but it did not work. I confirmed Fuel Pressure, and spark. But the engine wouldnt fire. I changed The Distro Cap, Rotor, Coil, and ICM. Nothing worked until I put Cylinder 1 in the 3 position on the Distributor Cap and worker with the 1-6-5-4-3-2 firing order from there. It was something I tried out of desperation.ation with my car after removing Spark plugs. Initially tried the factory firi

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1-6-5-4-3-2 is the standard (factory) firing order for the 4.3 V6
 
Old Jul 21, 2021 | 09:07 AM
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1-6-5-4-3-2 is the standard (factory) firing order for the 4.3 V6
I'm referring to the placement of the wire that goes to cylinder 1 on the Distro cap. It didn't start with that wire in the designated spot for Cylinder 1. I had to start the firing order in the spot for Cylinder 4 and then Cylinder 3 through trial and error.
 
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got it - glad you got that fixed.
 
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