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Ford FE V8 Firing Order Diagram: 352 360 390 406 427 428 Cylinder Numbering

Ford V8 firing order, cylinder numbering and distributor rotation diagram
Ford V8 firing order, cylinder numbering and distributor rotation diagramOriginal file
Ford V8 firing order, cylinder numbering and distributor rotation diagram

Ford V8 reference diagram showing firing order, cylinder numbering, distributor rotation and front of block.

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This document is a firing order reference diagram for Ford FE-series V8 engines, specifically the 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, and 428 cubic-inch displacements. It states the firing order as 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. A cylinder numbering illustration shows the engine block from above with the front of the block at the bottom: cylinders 1 through 4 are on one bank (numbered 1 at the front to 4 at the rear on the left side of the drawing) and cylinders 5 through 8 on the other bank (5 at the front to 8 at the rear). A distributor cap illustration is included, and the diagram notes that the rotor under the cap spins counter-clockwise. This reference allows a mechanic to correctly route spark plug wires from the distributor cap to each cylinder, verify cylinder identification when performing tune-ups or diagnostics, and confirm proper rotor rotation direction when installing or timing the distributor on any of the listed Ford FE big-block V8 engines.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order for Ford FE V8 engines (352, 360, 390, 406, 427, 428)?
The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
Which direction does the distributor rotor spin on Ford FE engines?
The rotor under the cap spins counter-clockwise.
How are the cylinders numbered on a Ford FE V8?
Viewed with the front of the block at the bottom of the diagram, cylinders 1-2-3-4 run front to rear on one bank and cylinders 5-6-7-8 run front to rear on the other bank.
Which Ford engines does this firing order diagram cover?
It covers the Ford V8 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, and 428 engines.

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