I wasn't aware that vehicles older then '91 had ODBI or ODBII diagnostics.
How do you change out the clutch on 1987 Ford Escort Gl
They are not interchangable. The 87 is a 1st generation Escort and the 92 is a 2nd generation Escort.
top of fuel tank
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 The distributor rotation is ( COUNTERCLOCKWISE ) - according to motorcraft.com - one of Fords websites ( for the 1987 Ford Escort 1.9 L )
According to one of the Ford websites : For a 1987 Ford Escort , 1.9 litre four cylinder engine : ( the spark plugs are gapped at .044 inch )
the battery is in the trunk on the left side
the 1987 one was 114hp.
You jack up the transmission to relieve the weight and the unbolt it.
The firing order is 1,3,4,2.
If you are talking about a 1984-1987 Ford Escort diesel in the USA, it is located behind the left side trim panel in the trunk/hatch area.
BCI group size ( 58 ) according to fordparts.com
Bottom of engine block located inside the oil pan.