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Why does your ford ranger XL 2.3 L engine have 8 spark-plug wires for only a 4 cylinder engine?
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∙ 14y ago
It's Fords twin plug ignition system - it helps reduce emissions by firing the " extra " spark plugs on the exhaust stroke
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Where is cylinder three?
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