Which Chevy Engine in Kit?

[Bruce Poage]

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]

Not all well built models have properly wired distributers. Wing it

[Fabrux]

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]

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]

Don't forget the to look at the distributor rotation

[Ace-Garageguy]

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.

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[Longbox55]

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]

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]

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]

being a hot rod truck it can be a 283 or 400 small block motor.its got all ellbock top in

[Lunajammer]

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?