Boxer engine - I don't understand the ignition
Hi all,
Just a random question that popped in my mind and I can't figure it out.
I used to have a VW t3 Westfalia. This was powered by a 1.9 petrol water cooled boxer engine.
Once I changed the coils, cables and the rotor (is this the correct English name?).
Anyway, point is, there was a specific order for the ignition cables, cil 1, 2 3 and 4.
BUT! If the engine is a boxer.. should cilinder 1 and 2*fire at the same time?? They share the crank.. so they both hit the high point at the same time.
And when cil 1 and 2 are on there lowest.. cil 3 and 4 should fire.
So, how come that there is a firing order ?!
I searched online and read Wikipedia. They state that the firing adds to the smooth operation, but not how it works.
Thanks for explaining this to me!
Alex
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