Firing and spark plug wire order?

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Thank you Roy, again very helpful having this information to diagnose and make sure of proper installation of spark plug wires and getting distributor at top dead center.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:57 PM (Merged)
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ANDREW-JOSEPH
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I recently took my truck to the shop to get my head gasket replaced and when I got it back it wasn't running as it use to. It is really rough and I think it might be misfiring. I also think that they put the plugs in the wrong way as in not the firing order. I would bring it back to have them do it, but I won't be able to until Saturday. Can someone help me out to see if the plugs are correct? Thank you very much.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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Hi,

Here is the firing order:

V6 Firing Order: 1 4 2 5 3 6

Picture 1 shows cylinder locations.

Pic 2 shows the coil. Note the arrow showing front of vehicle. I highlighted a number on each of the wires. Those numbers indicate which cylinder that wire should go to in the first pic I attached.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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ANDREW-JOSEPH
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Thank you very much Joe.
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LISA BRONSELL
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Need diagram of wires and the order they go on on the coil.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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The easiest way to do it is to remove one wire at a time and size it up with the new wires out of the box and if the little plastic retainers are not gone, you can sometimes salvage them by opening them up with a pocket screwdriver. If not just use zip ties or equivalent, so long as they are tied down and away from anything hot or moving.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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Hi Lisa,

Here is a diagram on the firing order and coil layout. Let me know if you need more information. Thanks
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CHARLESSP7
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How do I find the firing order has 8 spark plugs?
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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JDL
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Hello, not sure if the picture answered your question? The cylinders are numbered 1234 from front to back. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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PA_HUNTER53
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I need to know the proper wiring from the coil pack to the spark plugs. Bought the truck without an engine and the salvage yard engine had the wires pulled off. Would you have a diagram I could follow or directions
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

Here the diagram...

Firing Order for 2.9L & 3.0L


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fo_92.jpg



Firing Order for 4.0L


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fo4_2.jpg



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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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I need the firing order to my 94 ford ranger 3.0L engine, please.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Graphic_501.jpg

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SMITTY53
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Would like to know the firing order for a 2.3 in a "94" ford ranger extended cab and also why it stalls out when driving down the road
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_f_8.gif



4-Cyl Firing Order: 1 3 4 2

Check the fuel pressure if it's within specs.
Key On Engine Off 35 - 45 psi
Key On Engine Running 30 - 40 psi
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MIKEDEROUIN88
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I need to know the firing order and cylinder identification on a 1993 Ford ranger 2.3, I'm changing my timing belt and unsure of which cylinder to put at TDC
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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Here is firing order Number 1 is the front cylinder pica attached for timing marks. Check the diagrams below.
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