2.3L ('83-'97) Timing Headache

[esmith84]

The timing belt on my 84 2.3L went and the inner and outer covers with it. I went through all the necessary steps to replacing the timing belt. Aligned crank pulley to TDC for cylinder 1, aligned the casting mark on the camshaft sprocket to the casting mark on the AUX sprocket and checked alignment with the dipstick. Routed belt crank, AUX, cam, then tensioner. Everything aligned the rotor is pointing to tower one. Turned it over a few times by hand to confirm alignment. Trying to start it it’s super weak and only stays on with the throttle being messed with. Confirmed spark is present and fuel is getting delivered. I am pretty stumped and could use some knowledgable insight on what to do. I put the link to the video I used for all the alignment. Newer coil pack rangers seem to have better markings.

 

[scotts90ranger]

My best guess is someone had adjusted the distributor to where the aux shaft where it shouldn't have been... if you can find the SPOUT connector and adjust the timing to where it should be that should help.