Firing order needed?

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STEVEN BOSWELL
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I need the firing order for a six cylinder 2.3 liter engine for the truck listed above.
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Saturday, October 17th, 2020 AT 6:45 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Please see the attachment for the firing order information for the 2.3L. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Let us know if you need more info. Thanks
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Saturday, November 14th, 2020 AT 4:59 PM
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I need the firing order for my six cylinder Ranger with a distributor.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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Here is a diagram of the firing order for your truck.

Let us know if you need anything else.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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NICK LUCERO
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Need diagram for firing order.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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Please see attached. Let us know if you need more info. Thanks
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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NICK LUCERO
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It's got 8 plugs.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Correct. But this is a 2.3L correct? If it is then you have what is called a waste spark plug. I included a picture of both sides of the engine. You have a coil pack on both sides that has the same firing order of 1-3-4-2.

Take a look at all this info and let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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TKSTOWERS
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How do I line up the marks both dots up or facing each other or what? Which way does the firing order on the dist cap go counter clock or clock
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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See below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_firing_order_and_timing_marks_ford_ranger_88_1.jpg

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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Thanks that helps would you have an illustration for the timing marks? This would be helpful
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Are you talking about the sprockets alignment? If so see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fig1_1.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fig2_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_dist1_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_dist2_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_dist4_1.jpg

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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_dist5_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_dist6_1.jpg

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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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EMONEY1961
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I know the firing order on block cant find firing order on distributor
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Good luck.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_ranger_firing_order_1.jpg

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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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WESDURYEE
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I put new distributor and wires in and and lost track of which were went where. Want a picture of firing order
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_ford_ranger_firing_order_1.jpg



I have seen pictures that were not accurate.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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PACHYAUTO63
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Can you show me the firing order?
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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This is for 2.9L engine. Hope it helps.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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I have a 1986 Ford Ranger with a 2.3l. The block is a 1989 and the rest is a 1986. I got spark and gas. The timing is set to specks with cam and crank but it don't want to start. Could it be the computer or the cylinders.

Could the cylinders be reversed?
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Order is 1-3-4-2 for BOTH coil packs
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Cams are different on 86 and 89, what cam is in it?
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