Timing marks on the crankshaft for a 2.3L?

Tiny
JOHN SLONES
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  • 1995 FORD RANGER
  • 170 MILES
I recently had to change the timing belt on my truck because it had slipped. I found the markings on the others, but I am unsure of where the marks are for the crank.
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 AT 1:23 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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The keyway has to go straight up here is a guide to help you see where the marks are.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/ranger/1995

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Saturday, October 27th, 2018 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
FROG20015
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  • 1995 FORD RANGER
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
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  • MANUAL
  • 170,000 MILES
I cannot get it to stay timed.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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Here is a diagram to help, check the tension of the belt also check the bottom drive gear it could be moving around on the key way I have seen this before

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/ranger/1995

Let me know what you find
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
2CARPROS-ARCHIVES
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  • 6 CYL
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1995 Ford Ranger mileage: 140,000. What would cause timing belt to jump a notch?
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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As the timing belt wears it becomes stretched out and that can cause it to jump.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Thats why they really recommend that they be changed at a SCHEDULED INTERVAL, I've mostly seen 60,000 miles being that interval, usually outlined in your owners manual or in the "Scheduled Maintenance" section of a Repair Manual.

Much grief could be avoided, if people would just do this maintenance, instead of waiting till it's too late.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DONALDLEDFORD
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  • 1994 FORD RANGER
Engine Mechanical problem
1994 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

what are the timing marks and where are they suppose to be
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:27 PM (Merged)
Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Timing marks are used to align the valve timing for the camshaft and crankshaft. they are usually indentations/markings on camshaft and crankshaft pulleys.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/ranger/1994

usually right above the keyway.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:27 PM (Merged)
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XTRAVAGANT1
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Hello! I was wondering if the engine timing was off, will the ignition coils have spark?
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:27 PM (Merged)
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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When you say off do you mean off timing or off broken off you should check if the cam turning, and if so check the crank sensor, fuses and relays
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