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| DennisV |
  Dec 9 2023, 10:34 AM
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I looked high and low in the workshop manuals but could not find mention of the distributor cap wiring connections for the 914-6. Is the wiring order and clockwise rotation shown in the photo below correct? I took this from a 911 sticker.
 I am creating a quick reference sheet for myself as I prepare to reassemble our engine. P.S. Believe it or not, not all 911 are the same. I guess the SC turns counter clockwise? |
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| fixer34 |
Dec 9 2023, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,269 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(DennisV @ Dec 9 2023, 10:34 AM)  I looked high and low in the workshop manuals but could not find mention of the distributor cap wiring connections for the 914-6. Is the wiring order and clockwise rotation shown in the photo below correct? I took this from a 911 sticker. I am creating a quick reference sheet for myself as I prepare to reassemble our engine. P.S. Believe it or not, not all 911 are the same. I guess the SC turns counter clockwise? That is the correct rotation and firing order on a -6. Once you line up the #1 position on the distributor with the TDC mark on the flywheel, you are good. However, make sure you properly identify the cylinder locations. According to the sticker on mine, #1 is the rear most on the driver side, (as referenced with the engine installed, fan facing forward). Fan 3 6 2 5 1 4 |
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| DennisV |
Dec 10 2023, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(fixer34 @ Dec 9 2023, 01:42 PM) That is the correct rotation and firing order on a -6. Once you line up the #1 position on the distributor with the TDC mark on the flywheel, you are good. However, make sure you properly identify the cylinder locations. According to the sticker on mine, #1 is the rear most on the driver side, (as referenced with the engine installed, fan facing forward). Thank you. Interesting that you mention the sticker. Our car too has what appears to be a 911 sticker, if you consider that arrow normally indicates the "direction of travel" in the workshop manuals.  |
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| rgalla9146 |
Dec 10 2023, 09:35 AM
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QUOTE(DennisV @ Dec 10 2023, 09:53 AM) QUOTE(fixer34 @ Dec 9 2023, 01:42 PM) That is the correct rotation and firing order on a -6. Once you line up the #1 position on the distributor with the TDC mark on the flywheel, you are good. However, make sure you properly identify the cylinder locations. According to the sticker on mine, #1 is the rear most on the driver side, (as referenced with the engine installed, fan facing forward). Thank you. Interesting that you mention the sticker. Our car too has what appears to be a 911 sticker, if you consider that arrow normally indicates the "direction of travel" in the workshop manuals. Yes. The direction of travel arrow is wrong for a 914 6 # 1 is closest to the passenger seat. |
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| fixer34 |
Dec 10 2023, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,269 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Dec 10 2023, 09:35 AM) QUOTE(DennisV @ Dec 10 2023, 09:53 AM) QUOTE(fixer34 @ Dec 9 2023, 01:42 PM) That is the correct rotation and firing order on a -6. Once you line up the #1 position on the distributor with the TDC mark on the flywheel, you are good. However, make sure you properly identify the cylinder locations. According to the sticker on mine, #1 is the rear most on the driver side, (as referenced with the engine installed, fan facing forward). Thank you. Interesting that you mention the sticker. Our car too has what appears to be a 911 sticker, if you consider that arrow normally indicates the "direction of travel" in the workshop manuals. Yes. The direction of travel arrow is wrong for a 914 6 # 1 is closest to the passenger seat. Looking at this again, is the 'wide' portion of the diagram the fan assembly or the flywheel? If the flywheel, then you essentially have to turn the sticker upside down to get the correct physical location perspective. |
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