Replacing spark plug wires on a 1981 cadilac eldarado. I m confuse where the wires go. i need diagram for replacing the wires. Its the 8-6-4 engine

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Ford Engines: 5.0L HO, 351W, 351M, 351C, 400




Ford Engines: 5.0L HO, 351W, 351M, 351C, 400:
Rotation: Counter-clockwise
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

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I suggest to check this diagram on...
Ford Engines: 5.0L HO, 351W, 351M, 351C, 400





Ford Engines: 5.0L HO, 351W, 351M, 351C, 400:
Rotation: Counter-clockwise
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8


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Hi there:
I suggest to check this diagram on...
Ford Engines: 5.0L HO, 351W, 351M, 351C, 400




Ford Engines: 5.0L HO, 351W, 351M, 351C, 400:
Rotation: Counter-clockwise
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

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The firing order and spark plug wiring layout is depicted in over-the-counter repair manuals like the Haynes for '87-93 Ford Mustangs. If you can't spend the ~$20 on one of those (available at Pep Boys, Autozone, eBay, Amazon, etc) you should be able to check one out from your local library.

Firing Orders NOTE: To avoid confusion, remove and tag the spark plug wires one at a time, for replacement.
If a distributor is not keyed for installation with only one orientation, it could have been removed and installed improperly and then rewired. The new wiring arrangement would maintain the correct firing order, but could change the relative placement of the plug towers in relation to the engine. For this reason it is imperative that you label all wires before disconnecting any of them. Also, before removal, compare the current wiring with the accompanying illustrations. If the current wiring does not match, make notes of the current plug wire locations and orientation of the distributor cap.
3.9L Engine

1-6-5-4-3-2
5.2L Engine 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
5.9L Engine Firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
4.7L Engine

Firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

FIRING ORDERS NOTE: To avoid confusion, replace spark plug wires one at a time. Fig. 1: 5.8L engine Firing order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 2: 4.9L engineFiring order: 1-5-3-6-2-4Distributor rotation: Clockwise
Fig. 3: 5.0L and 7.5L enginesFiring order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 4: 6.9L and 7.3L Diesel enginesInjection order: 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

FIRING ORDERS NOTE: To avoid confusion, remove and tag the spark plug wires one at a time, for replacement. If a distributor is not keyed for installation with only one orientation, it could have been removed previously and rewired. The resultant wiring would hold the correct firing order, but could change the relative placement of the plug towers in relation to the engine. For this reason it is imperative that you label all wires before disconnecting any of them. Also, before removal, compare the current wiring with the accompanying illustrations. If the current wiring does not match, make notes in your book to reflect how your engine is wired. Fig. 1: 300 cid (4.9L) inline six-cylinder engines Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4 Distributor rotation: Clockwise
Fig. 2: 232 cid (3.8L) V6 engine Firing order: 1-4-2-5-3-6 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 3: 255 cid (4.2L), 302 cid (5.0L), 360 cid (5.9L), 390 cid (6.5L), 460 cid (7.5L) V8 engines Firing order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 4: 351 cid W & M (5.8L), 400 (6.6L) engines Firing order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 5: 6.9L diesel engines Firing order: 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

1987 Ford Crown Victoria 5.0L FI 8cyl

Duraspark Type Plug Wires
The spark plug wires used with the Duraspark type ignition system are 5 / 16 in. (8mm) in diameter to contain the higher output voltage. There are two types of wires used in this system, and some engines may have both types installed. It is important to properly identify the type of wire used for each cylinder before replacements are made.

Both types are blue in color and have silicone jacketing. The insulation material underneath the jacketing on some plug wires is a silicone layer separated by glass braid. The plug cable not incorporating the silicone layer is used where engine temperatures are cooler and are identified with the letter SE with black printing. The plug cables with the silicone insulation are used where high engine temperatures are present. These cables are identified with the letters SS with white printing.
Each spark plug cable, if original, is marked with the cylinder number, model year and date of cable manufacture (quarter and year). Service replacement wires will not have cylinder numbers, or manufacture date.


On any vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter, never allow the engine to run for more than 30 seconds with a spark plug wire disconnected. Unburned fuel in the cylinder may ignite in the converter as it is exhausted and damage the converter.

When removing spark plug wires, mark and tag the individual wires. Grasp, then slowly, twist the insulator back and forth on the spark plug to free the insulator. Do not pull on the wire directly as it may become separated from the connector inside the insulator. Special tools are available which can help ease plug wire removal, and prevent damage to a cable.

When installing a new set of spark plug wires, replace the wires one at a time so there will be no confusion. Start by replacing the longest wire first. Route the wire exactly the same as the original.



Fig. 1: 6 cylinder engine-240Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4Distributor Rotation: Clockwise



Fig. 2: 8 cylinder engine-255, 302, 351, 400Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Distributor Rotation: Counterclockwise



Fig. 3: 8 cylinder engine-390, 427, 429, 460Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 DistributorRotation: Counterclockwise


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