V8, 302

 

Ok, confused. Using the starter to turn over the engine? Isn't that just using key in ignition or is it using solenoid? Also, using the pulley on the alternator? I'm a novice at best at this. Sorry

 

The key uses the solenoid, so all the same.

 

Try to google this site,
"Ford firing orders"
you will see the cylinder numbering and firing order for your vehicle ,carb. 302 engine
If possible make a copy and keep it handy while working on your vehicle, can you do this ?

 

I did that and I got the plug wires repositioned on the distributor cap to the correct firing order. My 302 is fuel injected and not carburetor.

 

Good ! Wherever that rotor is pointing when #1 cyl is at top dead center, TDC, place the dist cap on the dist and starting with the #1 plug wire placed in the tower on the cap that is directly next to the rotor tip continue placing the spark plug wires in the firing order for a fuel injected 302 engine going counter clockwise on the cap . This should at least allow the engine to start providing spark is available. Correct timing will need to be done with a timing light according to the specifications for your particular engine. If the engine still will not start make sure the plugs are dry and not wet with fuel. If you still have a no spark condition there are other problems.

 

when I took out the original spark plugs they were pretty wet with fuel as if the engine is flooded. what can I do to correct this? do I need to just wait for fuel to evaporate? I did try to start truck after correcting firing order earlier today and it made the same noise as before where it cranks and cranks but will not turn over. It's almost like there is no spark at all.

 

Doesnt the wire coming from the ignition coil attach to the distributor cap right smack dab in the middle of the cap?

 

Beings that your engine is fuel injected (Ford's CFI system) and your plugs are wet, you could have a breached diaphram in your fuel pressure regulator. The fuel pressure regulator is attatched to the fuel line and has a vacuum line attatched to it. Pull the vacuum line off of the fuel regulator and see if there is fule in the vacuum line. If so, then the diaphram is breached and your sucking raw fuel into the intake causing the plugs to wet out and not fire. The regulator will need replaced if this is the case. I believe that your fuel pressure regulator is attached to the back of the fuel rail on the driver's side of the engine. Should be a goldish colored (approx 2" x 2" can).

 

To answer your question, yes, the wire from the coil does go to the center tower of the dist cap. That is the wire you remove from the dist cap to place approx 1/4 inch from any metal (ground) on the engine and when cranking the engine over you should see a spark going from the end of that coil wire to the engine. Is that spark taking place when you do this? I'm not sure you understand what we are trying to do here so I need to cover every step.