If it was running before then it is obvious you did something wrong. Are you positive you have the plug wires installed correctly? Is the distributor cap fully installed and seated properly? Are all wires connected properly? Check the link and scroll down to see the correct installation of plug wires.
distributor drive setting on a dodge ram 5.9 liter
That engine does not use a distributor.
what to look for no fire from distributor on 5.2 liter doge ram
If your Mercury Grand Marquis is a 1991 model or older . The 5.0 liter / 302 and the 5.8 liter / 351 has the distributor at the front of the engine The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
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 )
There is no 2.8 Liter in a 1989 Ford Ranger. The Ranger V6is a 2.9 Liter and the distributor rotates clockwise.
On the 5.0 liter and 5.8 liter V8 engines , # 1 on the distributor cap faces to the REAR and slightly towards the drivers side On the 4.9 liter straight 6 cylinder , # 1 on the distributor cap faces AWAY from the engine
It is in the distributor, you have to buy a distributor to replace.
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No it does not, It has a coil for each cylinder.
counterclockwise