how do you line up the timing gears ona 1993 ranger with a2.3 engine?

Question

i need to know where the timing marks go

Answer 1

there's a mark on the top of the cam gear,,and there is a mark on the head,,like arrow,,line those 2 up,,and then look at the crank there is a mark down there for top dead center,you line it up,,and install the belt with all of them in line,,you need to go get you a Haynes repair manual ,,they have a real good picture of it in there,,they cost about 15 bucks,,and are worth every penny of it,,this way you,ll have all the needed info on the truck,,i own a repair shop,,and i use them all the time,,they have a good information section for each job ,,and are well photographed,,i hope this help,s.

Answer 2

Timing belt top sprocket look to have the keyway straight up next #1 piston at top and crankshaft keyway straight up also. Now that pesky idler sprocket that turns the oil pump and distributer, or 8 spark plugs no distributer there is a dot and pointer look closely on the drivers side aluminum part notch and dot on the sprocket. Auto Tech Way! Mark everything that turns before taking the belt off and make sure they all line up after you reinstall the belt and turn the engine around twice. Check with the timing belt supplier if that engine is interference "I don't think it is" if it is do not turn the engine with the belt off. And if the belt came off while driving interference means valve hitting piston$$

Answer 3

Besure the engine is on TDC. the cam has a v mark on it that will align up with the middle mark on the plastic piece, it will be at a 7 oclock postion. The counter balance shaft, now this is the tricky part. If it is a dist. ign then take the cap off and turn it till the rotor button is facing the #1 cyl on the cap. If its distrubtor less then take it to the dealer. There is a special tool designed for this to align the camshaft sensor up.

Answer 4

Check out website called therangerstation.com
has great info on everything to do with Rangers