1967 F100 352 distributor timing plug placement question

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1967 F100 352 distributor timing plug placement question

Hi all. Need a double check before I crank, again. Need to make sure my plug wires are placed correctly. Would appreciate feedback. TY
FO is 15426378
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Rolled it to (close to) TDC.






TDC?

Rotor pointed at #1. Oil pump lined up.

Number 1 plugin center. 3rd from right screw. Got this position off a Ford thread for the 352.
 
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#1 is passenger side front of the engine. Your pic doesn’t look like the rotor is pointing at #1.



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Originally Posted by SwampRattFord
#1 is passenger side front of the engine. Your pic doesn’t look like the rotor is pointing at #1.



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TY. I have seen this one also. I have rotated the engine so many times trying to get close to pointing directly at #1. I have used the 'blow your finger out' method and have it now right at that point topped out. I have a new CVF balancer on it and they say on the harmonic balancer 0 TDC. I cant get any better than this. :-(

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Also remember that it's a counter-clockwise rotating distributor so lead your rotor into #1 just skosh.
 
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Originally Posted by SwampRattFord
#1 is passenger side front of the engine. Your pic doesn’t look like the rotor is pointing at #1.



FE motor diagram.
My number one is where number six is in that illustration.

OP, it doesn't really matter where number one is, as long as it is where the rotor points one TDC #1 compression stroke. So looks good to me, does it fire?
 
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Originally Posted by Thunderkiss1965
My number one is where number six is in that illustration.

OP, it doesn't really matter where number one is, as long as it is where the rotor points one TDC #1 compression stroke. So looks good to me, does it fire?
Yes it did Dirty Dan! She hit on first crank! Sounded wonderful! Fresh 352 sang a beautiful song! And shook the house which is a plus! lol
 
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