The distributor position will have to be set by turning the engine to TDC and then make sure that the rotor button is pointed to #1 on the distributor cap. This should be indicated by a 1 stamped on top of the cap. As for the firing order, it should be 1-3-4-2 but it will be stamped on the intake manifold for verification.
1-3-4-2 Distributor rotates clockwise.
For the ( 2.9 ) liter V6 engine in a 1988 Ford Ranger : The firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of vehicle * the 2.8 liter V6 engine in , say a 1985 Ford Ranger , has the same firing order
1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE
There is no 2.8 Liter in a 1989 Ford Ranger. The Ranger V6is a 2.9 Liter and the distributor rotates clockwise.
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 ( The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE )
For a 1987 Ford Ranger , 2.9 liter V6 : The firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE ( looking from the top ) The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of vehicle
1-4-2-5-3-6The distributor is clockwise starting on the top. that is for the 2.9 liter engine
The 1990 Ford Ranger 3.0 liter V6 engine has a distributor , the 2.3 liter - 4 cylinder and the 4.0 liter V6 have EDIS ( Electronic Distributorless Ignition System )
For the 2.9 liter V6 engine in a 1990 Ford Ranger : The firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) ----------------------------------------------------------------- The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of vehicle ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The distributor rotr turns CLOCKWISE , and the marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR
For A 2.9 liter V6 engine in a Ford Ranger , Ford Bronco II : The firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of vehicle The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE ( when looking from the top ) The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR
Firing order is: 1-4-2-5-3-6 Distributor rotates clockwise. Timing should be listed on a placard under the hood.
On a 2.9 liter V6 in a Ford Ranger : Spark plug firing order ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE The engine cylinder locations are nimbered : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of vehicle The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR