On a 1990 Ford Thunderbird :
The 3.8 liter V6 engine distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
where is the flasher located in a 1990 thunderbird supercoupe
counter clockwise
counterclockwise
The Ford 5.8 / 351 cubic inch V8 distributor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE ( if looking from the top )
under the dashboard black square thing
counter clockwise
Take the distributor cap off an crank the engine or turn the engine by hand clockwise and note the direction of the distributor rotor.
There is no 2.8 Liter in a 1989 Ford Ranger. The Ranger V6is a 2.9 Liter and the distributor rotates clockwise.
you turn the distributor and use a timing light
on the distributor. Remove 6 wire connector, loosen distributor, turn to gain access, 7/32 socket ground down to fit in hole. remove screws pull down. difficult to get to back screw
could be you have water in your distributer
There should be a button on the panel in front of shifter (1995 LX)