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    Anyone have a spark plug wiring diagram for a 1962 259 engine with a prestolite distributor? When I was replacing the distributor cap several of the wires came out from the cap and I crossed a couple of them. Needless to say the truck runs lousy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • #2
    ( V-8 Firing Order Is 18436572-- 1,3,5,7 on the drivers side of the motor, 2,4,6,8 on the passengers side)

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    • #3
      Remember Distributor rotation is COUNTERCLOCKWISE!

      Bruce, if you put number one FORWARD (front & center) the vacuum advance can should point straight to the right fender then insert 8,4,3,6,5,7,2 going counterclockwise.

      Then you will need to check for pointer on "IGN" Mark on vibration dampener and both valves on #1 closed or Compression stroke on #1 by thumb over spark plug hole and Rotor pointed forward. If not, re-stab the distributor.

      StudeRich
      StudeRich
      Second Generation Stude Driver,
      Proud '54 Starliner Owner
      SDC Member Since 1967

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      • #4
        For more information, see Bob Johnstone's excellent
        www.studebaker-info.org page.


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        • #5
          The plug wires at the distributor are not correct in the AEA diagram.

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          • #6

            Info noted and changes made, thanks


            Bob Johnstone


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            55 President State Sedan
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            • #7
              Hallo Milaca and Bob,

              I note that everything is Imperial on the info page,
              but there is a reference in 14 mm for the
              Champion plugs?!

              Do they calculate in yards and inches etc.
              when they send someone into space?

              Regards
              Peet

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              • #8
                quote:Originally posted by Studewannabe

                Hallo Milaca and Bob,

                I note that everything is Imperial on the info page,
                but there is a reference in 14 mm for the
                Champion plugs?!

                Do they calculate in yards and inches etc.
                when they send someone into space?

                Regards
                Peet
                I think you meant meters and inches. But then again, I'm not a rocket scientist


                Brent's rootbeer racer.
                MN iron ore...it does your body good.
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                In the middle of MinneSTUDEa.

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                • #9
                  quote:Originally posted by Studewannabe

                  Hallo Milaca and Bob,

                  I note that everything is Imperial on the info page,
                  but there is a reference in 14 mm for the
                  Champion plugs?!

                  That's a good question. Anybody know the answer??



                  Dick Steinkamp
                  Bellingham, WA

                  Dick Steinkamp
                  Bellingham, WA

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                  • #10
                    There are a couple variations to the story, but basically it goes sort of like this: Way back when, the US was using pipe thread spark plugs while Europe was using metric threads which was thought to be superior for various reasons. One story says Indy car racers rethreaded cylinder heads to take the better European plugs. Another story says that when Albert Champion began making spark plugs in the US he naturally used his European manufacturing equipment.
                    As time went on, this became the world standard. It allows more interchangeability and prevents thread damage from trying to use the wrong plugs.
                    Oh! and when he sold that company he started another one that he called AC.


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                    • #11
                      Thanx Dwain G,

                      Regards,
                      Peet

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