Q: Timing
Put new timing chain. This 1983 has been called a one year only model. It has a computer processor under drivers seat. Rotor has two contacts(funky looking) cap has 2 firing orders on it. Cap shows clockwise order but google is counterclock! 302 & 351 orders are on cap.Some call my motor a 351 modified. Googled firing order but got different order! Its not turning over fast as if starter is dragging. What is touring order for oddball motor? Picture of distributor please.
My car has 160000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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