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Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations

I recently replaced my distributor on my 1985 Tbird Turbo Coupe, but now can't get the vehicle to run. I've got a hunch I may have somehow switched up my spark plug wires.

Could someone please check my attached picture, and tell me if I have put them in the correct locations. The numbers on the image indicate the number of the spark plug wire.

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Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations

Reply #1 –
Well for one you dont have the coil wire on.
87 TC
HO Swap, T5 Swap, Mach Springs, CHE Upper and Lower control arms, Mach Chin spoiler, soon to be Procharged.

:evilgrin: Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences. :evilgrin:

Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations

Reply #2 –
You have the firing order right
87 TC
HO Swap, T5 Swap, Mach Springs, CHE Upper and Lower control arms, Mach Chin spoiler, soon to be Procharged.

:evilgrin: Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences. :evilgrin:

Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations

Reply #3 –
If you replaced your whole distributor are you sure you stabbed it back in TDC on #1 compression stroke ?
87 TC
HO Swap, T5 Swap, Mach Springs, CHE Upper and Lower control arms, Mach Chin spoiler, soon to be Procharged.

:evilgrin: Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences. :evilgrin:
 

Distributor Cap Spark Plug Wire Locations

Reply #4 –
Thanks for the help BigBada1,

The coil wire was just off at that moment. It went back on right after the photo was taken.

I went through and verified that I had the rotor on the distributor right where it should be at TDC. The car really really wants to start now.

I had a hunch I may have worn down the battery trying to start it off and on so many times the past couple days, so I took it to Advanced Auto and had them test it. The CCA was slightly higher than the battery was rated at, but the voltage was low. It's going on a trickle charger for the night to see if the voltage improves, otherwise I'm going to try some more diagnostics with a new battery on Friday.

Thanks for the help!