2.3L ('83-'97) 91 2.3l crank sprocket not seated properly

[koke05]

when i was replacing my crankshaft gasket, i had replaced my crank sprocket since i banged it up pretty harshly when trying to remove it. got an after market one that matched up and chucked it in.

thought i had it pressed in nicely but it was causing the timing belt to drift out of place.

i’m using a harmonic balancer installer tl push it in further but instead im just breaking the bolt that threads in.

i’m begging if anyone knows an easier way of removing or installing this pos

 

[scotts90ranger]

It's been a while but isn't there supposed to be a washer on the back side of the pulley to guide the belt?

That thing should be a slide fit and not require a puller although I've had to resort to all sorts of bad ideas to get them off in the past.

 

[ForgedCrank]

It's been a while but isn't there supposed to be a washer on the back side of the pulley to guide the belt?

That thing should be a slide fit and not require a puller although I've had to resort to all sorts of bad ideas to get them off in the past.

Yes, there is a guide washer on the crank, #52 "Timing Belt Guide" PN#6K297. It goes on AFTER the sprocket to keep it from walking forward

 

[scotts90ranger]

Ok, makes sense, didn't remember which side, thanks

 

[koke05]

Yes, there is a guide washer on the crank, #52 "Timing Belt Guide" PN#6K297. It goes on AFTER the sprocket to keep it from walking forward

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yup i think j accidentally threw away this washer unfortunately. looking through my spare bolt and washer bags and it’s no where to be seen . gonna hit a scrap yard and hopefully no one’s taken it yet.

 

[ForgedCrank]

yup i think j accidentally threw away this washer unfortunately. looking through my spare bolt and washer bags and it’s no where to be seen . gonna hit a scrap yard and hopefully no one’s taken it yet.

just for ref, it's not a flat washer. it's like a slight cone shape and it'll make sense when you see it. Its almost like half of a pulley sorta

edit: I tried looking up that part number online to see if there was some aftermarket replacement. The part# I listed is correct from the 1994 Ford shop manual (i double-checked it and that's what the manual calls for), but I don't see the correct part when I do look-ups. All I keep finding is timing chain plastic guides. Weird.