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Old 08-18-2008, 09:03 PM
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HEI Distributor on a 289 V8

I have a HEI distributor installed on my 66 Mustang 289 V8 and i don't know if the spark plug wires are installed right. I don't know if it is the same as the original distributor because the car will not start. Please Helllppp. Stangman
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firing order will be the same as it was. Bring it up to top dead center comp. strke on #1 and the wire accordingly.
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I am using a HEI moduale with a ford distributor and a bosh coil. for the last 4 years never fails me. Ed
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