1986 Ford Ranger Ignition Problems

COUNTRYGEARHEAD

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1986 FORD RANGER
2.9L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
166,000 MILES

Recently while vehicle is in drive it'll stall out on me after it gets warm. I see there's a recall on my stock TFI module. I have replaced. Rest of my ignition but the. TFI. My problem I'm having is my spark wires. I know the firing order, but my Belden Edge Premium wires are on right spots on distributor. My friend told me that my wires say a few are on backwards, yet the distributor ends are labeled. Problem is, engine won't start with new wires on, he showed me that there is symbols of sparks on them and that not ALL are pointed to spark plugs. Is that my problem?

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HMAC300

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Spark plug wires have to be connected to spark plugs to work. If they arenew it should be ok. See pic

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Friday, September 5th, 2014 AT 6:33 AM

COUNTRYGEARHEAD

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I put in a brand new TFI, rotor, Cap, spark wires, and spark plugs. I put them in right and on. Vehicle still won't start. Acts like it wants to but won't. I put a screwdriver into #1 cylinder and watched it drop when I was turning pulley. I turned it back a TINY bit and. Saw where rotor was pointing and put my #1 wire right above it. Went through the firing order and it STILL won't start up. Need help. 2. 9 liter Ford ranger