I'm replacing the points distributor in my 64 292 I6 with a new (rebuilt) HEI unit. I've done this on numerous V8s, but this is the first I6 I've done.

I removed the old distributor and noted the position of the rotor. I positioned the new distributor's rotor to the same place (pointing toward the fuel pump, just for reference), then turned the oil pump so that the slot lined up with the HEI distributor. I stabbed the HEI into place and threaded the locking bolt.

Then I replaced the plug wires one at a time, starting with #1 and then going around the distributor, making sure I kept the same order (183624) and ran a new wire from the IGN circuit to the BATT connector on the HEI.

All's well except the thing won't start. I got a couple of backfires out of the exhaust, so I figger I've got spark, but I'm wondering if the plug wire positioning is different on an HEI distributor than on a points distributor. I believe that on a V8, they're off by one position clockwise...I'm just not sure about a 6.

I could go find TDC and see where the rotor's pointing, but it's dark and cold now, so I thought I'd ask if anyone had a picture of an HEI on a 230, 250 or 292 with the #1 wire labeled.

Thanks,

Ray Buck
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