still trying to get spark. if plugs are not in correct order will engine not spark?

when we were looking for TDC we may have not been on  a compression stroke .  there for the rotor was pointing to wrong spot for #1 plug on dizzy. if we were not on compression stoke, would it be the exact opposite from where rotor was pointing?? or we have to look for tdc with compression stoke again?

also - can the #1 spot for plug be anywhere on the  distributor? or is it always supposed to be the same spot? to the right of clip.

any chance  the oilpump rod was inserted wrong?

also - could it be a bad pickup?? anyway to check the  pickup?? does gap need to be correct for spark?

 

also - is 280z pickup same as 260z pickup?

will the photo of the 280 pick up work in 260?

Edited June 7, 20213 yr by Shawninvancouver

45 minutes ago, Shawninvancouver said:

if plugs are not in correct order will engine not spark?

No, it will still spark.  The ignition module, pickup coil in the distributor, and ignition coil create the spark.  

ignition module looks rough  on the outside, but looks ok inside.. is there  anyway to test the pickup coil?

will the 280 pickup coil work on the 260?

Use your meter and measure resistance across these two wires.  It should be about 720 ohms.