It should be bolted to an inner fender or maybe the frame surrounding the radiator , close to the battery in the engine compartment
IT'S ON THE RIGHT SIDE INER FENDER, NEXT TO THE BATTERY.
There is no 2.8 Liter in a 1989 Ford Ranger. The Ranger V6is a 2.9 Liter and the distributor rotates clockwise.
Follow the + battery cable should connect to the starter solenoid (relay)
On top of the starter - looks like a juice can
where can i find a vacuum line diagram for 1989 ford 2.9 liter engine
The 2.3 liter in the Ford Ranger from 1989 to 1997 and the 2.5 liter from 1998 to 2001 use ( 8 ) spark plugs
The 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 liter engine starter can be found on the right hand side of the engine. The starter will be near the back of the engine.
but a chilton manual for it.
Under the Distribution box (under the hood)
check your wiring,also check to see if theres power leaving the relay.
On your 1989 Ford Ranger : The vacuum modulator valve is on the passenger side of the A4LD automatic transmission ( it might be behind a heat shield )
No ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etcetera ) the 2.3 liter four cylinder engine in a 1989 Ford Ranger ( is NOT an interference engine )