Order of spark plug wires on distributor cap?

1987 FORD RANGER
160,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLB22384@GMAIL.COM
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EFI— i need to know the placement of the wire order on the distributor cap. I've had a intermittent stutter for quite a while. Replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, cleaned EGR, new plugs, wires, rotor and cap. New muffler too. I downloaded the Clymer repair manual online and it shows different than i have mine. Although i have found references online that show i in fact have it right…i suspect it is my main problem but idk what the correct position is nor do i know how to align the timing if i do in fact have to move them. I have #1 at bottom left then #3 then 4 then 2 going clockwise. Thank you for y'all time.
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Jul 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you look below, I attached a picture showing the cylinder location and the distributor cap. Both indicate the firing order, 1-3-4-2, and how the spark plug wires need to be attached.

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

Take care,

Joe

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Jul 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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BLB22384@GMAIL.COM
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Ok thank you that is not the location of the wires i have. So my next question is can i just move them or do i need to be at tdc and or have the timing marks lined up in order to move wires & have my timing right? I hope i asked that right
Jul 30, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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Yep, you can move the wire around to match up with TDC, just as long as the firing order is correct.
Jul 31, 2025 at 10:10 AM