Firing order.
- Thread starter Beaser
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1970 2000 sc
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do you have 4 reverse gears& 1 forward? 
and are you sure that the numbers on manifold are the firing order and not a cast no. long time since I played with a rover V8 so can't remember if the firing no.s are there or not.
and are you sure that the numbers on manifold are the firing order and not a cast no. long time since I played with a rover V8 so can't remember if the firing no.s are there or not.
the inlet manifold should have the correct firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Viewed from above, the distributor rotates clockwise and should match the above, if not, your ignition is wired up incorrectly.
I'd be interested to hear what you have connected; one or 2 cylinders wired incorreclty may go by unnoticed but it should run better when correct.
Viewed from above, the distributor rotates clockwise and should match the above, if not, your ignition is wired up incorrectly.
I'd be interested to hear what you have connected; one or 2 cylinders wired incorreclty may go by unnoticed but it should run better when correct.
My girly, when I got her I believe the firing order had been messed up - I replaced all the HT cables and it wouldn't start (DO'OH) Electronic ignition has been added and the dizzy is about 50° out. Once I finally figured that out I also found a cable had been crossed over originally. All firing right now and the power came up heaps.
I suppose I should own up. When I was checking the order, I was working on the assumption that the V engine was A1234 and B1234 as most V engines are numbered. (At least they are on the ships I've worked on.) However, after consulting the manual, I now know that it's different and my engine is correct. Feel fre to give abuse.