1991 galant where is number one wire on distributor cap

Remove spark plug cylinder #1 place cylinder end of compression time. Crankshaft pulley timing mark at 0 degree
remove distributor cap then find on the cap where is the number 1 cylinder
while placing distributor in place place rotor to face cylinder 1 wire
replace cap and wires
start engine and move dist. to the best rpm then with timing light adjust timing
hope it help

Put number one cylinder on compression top dead center, then look where the rotor on the distributor is put a chalk mark on the distributor housing, then install cap. Where mark and cap lign up to distributor cap terminal tower that is number one. Make sure you follow firing order and which direction distributor turns and put on the rest of wires. (example firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4 is on a six cyl.)

Well if the number one wire is not firing but the other 5 are, either you have a problem with the distributor cap, or the pickup module in the bottom of the distributor.

the distributor cap should be numbered

Set the engine to the number one compression,and bring the timing mark to zero on the harmonic balancer.(or just bring the timing on the harmonic to zero). mark to match the plug wires to cap,remove the cap.(if you can remove the cap without removing plug wire) mark the rotor position to the engine using a scribe, mark the rotor to the distributor, mark the distributor to the engine using a scribe,Take the lock down bolt out and pull out distributor. when you reinstall line up all your marking and check timing.

Hi there,

Well, you did not state what Mitsubishi model you are using so I took the liberty of providing a solution for a Mitsubishi Galant with a 2.4L engine. Here are a few tips to help you through:

• Find the distributor on the engine block by following the spark plug wires to the top of the distributor cap. Use a long-handled ratchet (breaker bar) to rotate the crankshaft bolt in the middle of the pulley near the bottom of the engine. Do this to position the No. 1 cylinder at the Top Dead Center (TDC) mark and align the timing marks.
• Unhook the negative cable from the battery on the right side of the engine compartment, as you face the engine. Use a wrench to unbolt the distributor harness connector.
• Unclamp the distributor cap and remove with all ignition wires still connected. Remove the coil wire, if necessary. Mark the rotor position relative to the distributor housing and the distributor housing to the engine.
• Unbolt the hold-down nut on the distributor and carefully remove the distributor from the engine so you don't disturb the parts you marked. Take off the old O-ring. Install a new distributor housing O-ring and lightly oil; this will be a separate purchase from the distributor.
• Put your new Galant distributor in the engine so the rotor aligns with the mark on the housing, and the housing with the mark on the engine. Be sure the distributor is fully seated and the distributor shaft is fully engaged in its spot. You can order part number SIJH253 from Parts Train. Since parts numbers differ among manufacturers, know your model, year and engine size.
• Replace the hold-down nut and the distributor harness connectors. Clamp on the distributor cap and reconnect the negative battery cable, then tighten the hold-down nut.

If this is not the model you are using, you can post your question again, but this more specifically.

Good luck!

• Here is the firing order for a 1991 Honda Accord LX.

• Hope this helps.
  

firing order 1342, distributor, clockwise rotation.

no it has a distributor here is the prodeure for the timing sensor under the cap.

1. Disconnect negative battery terminal, disconnect distributor lead wire at the wiring harness connector.
2. Release distributor cap retainers and lift the distributor cap off.
3. Scribe a mark on the edge of the distributor housing to indicate the position of the rotor. Use the mark as a reference when reinstalling the distributor.
4. Remove the distributor hold down bolt and clamp, and carefully lift the distributor out of the engine.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the top of the cylinder block to insure a good seal between the distributor base and block. If the engine has not been cranked with distributor removed, proceed with step 2. If the engine has been cranked with the distributor removed proceed to step 3.
2. Position the distributor into the engine. Make sure the O-ring seal is in place on the distributor housing. Align the rotor with the mark previously scribed on the distributor housing. Engage the tongue of the distributor shaft with the slot in the distributor oil pump drive gear. Proceed to step 4.
3. If engine has been cranked with distributor removed perform the following:

1. Rotate the crankshaft until number one piston is at the top of its compression stroke. The mark on the crankshaft vibration damper should be in line with the "0" TDC mark on the timing chain case cover.
2. Rotate the distributor rotor until it is positioned pointing at the number one distributor cap terminal.
3. Lower the distributor into the engine, making sure the O-ring seal is in place. Engage tongue of distributor shaft with slot in the distributor oil pump drive gear.

1. Install the distributor hold down clamp and screw and tighten finger tight. Install distributor cap and wires, making sure all high tension wires are firmly secured in cap towers.
2. Connect pick-up leads and negative battery cable lead. Set ignition timing, refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES for timing adjustment

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