I assume that you mean, "2.3 liter engine," because 23 liters is pretty big, and Ford never made one that size. The firing order is 1-3-4-2, and cylinder number 1 is the one on the end where the drive belts for the alternator, etc., are; cylinder number 4 is closest to the transmission or output end of the engine. Two and three are, naturally, in order between one and four. Ignition timing is dependent upon a lot of factors, all related to engine/application questions. An initial timing of approximately five degrees before top dead center will get the engine running; you can get better specifications from a shop manual for your particular application. If it is for an automobile in the United States, Europe, Australia, or Japan, there should be a sticker under the hood which gives the tune-up specifications.
A non firing engine can be caused by many things. A bad crank sensor or coil pack are the first two places to check for problems.
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Not Sure What You Are Asking. The Number One Plug Is The First Cylinder On Your Right From Front Of Engine. But Are You Wanting To Know Where Number One Is In The Cap ? The Firing Order Should Be 1-2-3-4-5-6 if you have a 2.8 I`m Pretty Sure Of This. To Actually Find The Position Of The Number One In The Cap You Will Need To Get The Engine On #1 Firing Stroke or TDC. Then Look At Position Of Rotor It Will Be Pointing Toward Position Of Number One. Hope This Helps
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No. 1 is first, then 3-4-2. #1 is at the front of car.
First, verify the spark plugs are sparking by removing one, grounding it to the engine and verify plug is firing when someone else turns the car over. If you have fire, then check crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor and then fuel filter and fuel pressure.
As viewed from the top of the motor with the c/l of the engine being at 12 o'clock, the first position on the driver side at about 11 o'clock is number one. The others follow around in a clockwise direction as viewed from the top.
The MODEL A engine firing order is 1,2,4,3, which means that the front cylinder fires first,then the second cylinder,then the fourth cylinder,the last the third cylinder.
Pull the number one plug wire off and see if there is a spark from that to the engine. If there isn't then have your coil check or replaced
Firing order starts with the #1 cylinder which is normally the first cylinder closest to the front of the engine.
Well first of all it changes position and speed and friction. Mechanical parts on an engine are based on timing of the blocks. the firing order has to be in a very exact timing to be able to push and push the block sections with enough force to speed up the car.
On the 305 engine the number one plug position is the first one on the right side while you are facing the engine.