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Ford 351M, 351C & 400 V8 Firing Order Diagram - 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Firing-order schematic for Ford 351M, 351C, 400 engines: counter-clockwise rotation, order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

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This document is a color firing-order schematic for Ford 351M, 351C (Cleveland), and 400 V8 engines. It shows a top-down view of the engine block with both cylinder banks and the distributor in the center. The left bank cylinders are numbered 5, 6, 7, and 8 from front to rear, and the right bank cylinders are numbered 1 through 4 from front to rear. The distributor rotation is labeled counter-clockwise (the text contains typographical errors, reading 'Cuinter-clockwise'), and a red curved arrow on the distributor cap illustrates this rotation direction, with the number 1 terminal position marked on the cap. The firing order is given as 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 (labeled 'Piring Order' due to a typo). A reader can use this diagram to correctly route spark plug wires from the distributor cap to each cylinder, to identify cylinder numbering when diagnosing misfires, and to confirm the correct rotor rotation direction when setting ignition timing on these Ford V8 engines. The document contains several spelling errors ('Enginces', 'Cuinter', 'Piring') but its technical content — cylinder layout, rotation direction, and firing order — is clearly presented.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order for Ford 351M, 351C, and 400 engines?
According to this diagram, the firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.
Which direction does the distributor rotate on the Ford 351M/351C/400?
The diagram states the rotation is counter-clockwise, shown by a red arrow around the distributor cap.
How are the cylinders numbered on these Ford V8 engines?
In the top-view diagram, the left bank is numbered 5, 6, 7, 8 from front to rear, and the right bank is numbered 1 through 4 from front to rear.
Where is the number 1 terminal on the distributor cap?
The diagram marks the number 1 position on the distributor cap toward the front-right area, where the red rotation arrow originates.

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