1993 Chevrolet G20 Ignition Backfire

1993 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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Can anyone tell me the position of the ignition wires from the distributor cap to the spark plugs?

I changed the spark plugs, the wiring, the distibutor cap and the rotor and now it won't start. It backfires like the cables are in the wrong position.

I consulted my Haynes manual but after checking 4 times it still doesn't run.... :?:
Jan 29, 2006 at 9:30 AM
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Firing order is 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Clockwise. Usually nbr 1 is in front right on the cap from the outside of the car
Jan 31, 2006 at 9:15 AM
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Set the spark plug wires to firing order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 in a clockwise direction, with cylinder 1 usually at the front-right terminal of the distributor cap as viewed from outside the vehicle. Recheck wire routing after the recent plug, wire, cap, and rotor replacement.

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The owner of a 1993 Chevy Van G20 replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor, after which the engine would not start and backfired, suggesting the wires were in the wrong positions. Checking a Haynes manual did not resolve the problem. The expert advised firing order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 clockwise, with number 1 usually at the front right of the cap from outside the vehicle.

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