Bruce Poage Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 I've started assembly on '57 Chevy Stepside Hot Trucks kit #6309. When I wire and plumb I want to be sure of the firing order. I see no information on the instruction sheet regarding which engine is in the kit. Can anyone provide assistance or do I just "wing it". Thanks.
JunkPile Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Not all well built models have properly wired distributers. Wing it
Fabrux Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 It is a generic run-of-the-mill SBC. I think it is just the Cameo's 283 with Weiand valve covers and air filter.
MachinistMark Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 A-yup. Unless it has the 4-7 firing order swap or the 2-3... or both. 18726543 for the 2-3 and 4-7 swap done. smoother running engine and you pick up a few hp... mostly done on full tilt set on kill race engines
my80malibu Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Don't forget the to look at the distributor rotation
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 The firing order for a Chevy is 18436572. It doesn't take any longer to do the firing order correct than it it does to wing it. SOURCED FROM THE WEB, according to the "FAIR USE" definition under U.S. Copyright law :
Longbox55 Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 It is a generic run-of-the-mill SBC. I think it is just the Cameo's 283 with Weiand valve covers and air filter. It's actually a 265, the 283 wasn't available in light trucks (except for Canadian GMCs) until '58. AMT mismarked the box on the Cameo.
Bruce Poage Posted June 24, 2013 Author Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks guys. I have wired before and have diagrams of the various configurations. I'll get that MAD distributor mounted tomorrow and procede with vigor!!
Fabrux Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 It's actually a 265, the 283 wasn't available in light trucks (except for Canadian GMCs) until '58. AMT mismarked the box on the Cameo. I stand corrected! Learn something new everday.
tooltas Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 being a hot rod truck it can be a 283 or 400 small block motor.its got all ellbock top in
Lunajammer Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Bill, you've done it again. I've never given a rodent's patootie about firing order, but when you lay concise diagrams in my lap like that, how can I NOT file it away for future use?
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