I've always taken the little bit of extra trouble to set them in the
 1-4-3-2 order, turning the engine clockwise, since the idea of turning
 the engine counter-clockwise and thereby sending the oil in the oil pump
 and feed lines back to the sump doesn't appeal to me. I really don't 
 know if this is a legitimate worry, however. Any thoughts?

 Dave Kautz

Douglas wrote:

> Because the firing order is 1-4-3-2, with the engine turning clockwise.
> If you start at 1, and turn the crank counter-clockwise, you get
> 1-2-3-4.
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> I think its real easy to remember.
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