Firing order?

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I am helping a friend work on his 98 Escort ZX2 with the DOHC engine. He had removed all spark plug wires to do a tune up and now I cannot get the wires back on in the proper order.
I know that the firing order for this motor is 1,3,4,2, but according to the manual the #1 position on the distributor is in the lower right corner. The problem that I am running in to is this:
The longest plug wire will not stretch from the #1 position on the distributor to the number one plug.
Can someone tell me if I am incorrect on the #1 distributor position.
Also, is the firing order on the distibutor clockwise or counterclockwise?

According to my software, that is a distributorless ignition. 98 ZX2 DOHC. Here is a pic, if it doesnt help get back to me witht heexact production date off the door sticker, drivers side.

Just new timing kit re-timed and went with the same firing order and it tries to start but nothing at all.

The firing order can't be changed... If it won't start, are you certain the ignition timing is correct?

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1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 132. miles
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what is the firing order

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1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 132. miles
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firing order 1342

what is the engine size 1.8 L or 1.9 L
still 1342
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I want to start but firing order I cannot put it right.

Good morning.

The picture with the cylinder location and the distributor set up is blow for you to view.

Roy

does anyone know it on a ford escort 1996

please
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I'm assuming you have the 1.9 engine. Standing in front and looking at the engine, the cylinders are numbered 1,2,3,4. The firing order is 1,3,4,2. the distributor rotates counter clockwise. The number 1 plug on the cap should be the front right terminal, while looking at it standing in front of the vehicle.

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