timing belt - 94 Ranger

[johnnybronco]

I just volunteered to replace my friend's busted timing belt. I have a Bronco2 with a chain, so the Ranger is a little new to me. On the 94 Ranger camshaft sprocket there is a painted-on mark on one of the teeth and another painted-on mark on the inner timing belt cover. I assumed these were the marks to line up, I didn't see any of the diamond shapes or triangle shaped marks that are mentioned in the Haynes manual, but I didn't look to hard either. Once we buttoned her up she barely started - obviously the timing is off. Anyone ever done the '94 and can tell me what I've done wrong?

 

[Ranger44]

There are diamond marks. You just need to look at the pulley and back timing cover really.....really good.

 

[johnnybronco]

Here's what mine looks like. I'm not seeing any triangles like in the other photos in this forum. Am I looking at the wrong thing or is mine just different?

 

[Stxrangerbumper]

Timing Mark Alignment . may be realignement faillure

engine size ???........ I help you

I'm about to do on mine


.....you have Rotate engine at vibration dampener bolt until compression (pressure) is felt.
Align Timing Marks

 

[johnnybronco]

my engine is 2.3
I saw another thread where the guy had the same marks on his, so I think I'm lined up OK. My friend says there were other problems before the belt broke, so we are looking for other problems now.

 

[Stxrangerbumper]

so, ok good luck