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How do the spark plug wires go on the spark plugs and on the distributor cap?

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SFC LARRY A. TRIPLETT
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  • 1987 TOYOTA PICKUP
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Good morning, Joe.

Joe, the guy working on my truck has not installed the spark plug wires, rotor cap, or distributor cap. Does the rotor cap go on any special way? How do the spark plug wires go on the spark plugs and on the distributor cap?

Thanks,

Larry A. Triplett
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Friday, March 25th, 2022 AT 7:57 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

The plug wires need to be installed in a specific order based on the firing order. I have attached a pic below and have arrows indicating where the plug wire connects to the distributor and which cylinder it goes to.

As far as the ignition rotor is concerned, it will only fully seat in one position. Check for a keyway or something which prevents it from not being aligned properly.

Let me know if this helps or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Friday, March 25th, 2022 AT 3:11 PM
Tiny
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I take it that the coil wire goes in the middle of the distributor.
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Saturday, March 26th, 2022 AT 9:58 AM
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Hi,

You are correct. Let me know how things are working out for you.

Take care,

Joe

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Saturday, March 26th, 2022 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Thanks my friend.
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Sunday, March 27th, 2022 AT 3:01 AM
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You are very welcome. Let me know if I can help.

Take care,

Joe
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 AT 2:57 PM

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