I have a 96 4 cylinder ranger, trying to replace the timing belt. Crankshaft got turned, and it's no longer at TDC, also another problem to compound the situation, there are two marks on both the camshaft, and the other sprocket! Which mark do I go by? I really REALLY Need an answer FAST I need to be at work in less than 3 hours, and my only means of transportation is in pieces!!

 

Please please someone help me, I think I've got it all line up correctly, camshaft, and oil sprocket, ligned up on the red painted arrows, and the crankshaft is at TDC as far as I can tell, but the truck will no start, shouldnt it start with the timing belt cover off, and the radiator off? It should start for a second just to be sure I have it right, righT???? I really really need help on this! PLEASE

 

Cam sprocket marks aligned w/pointer about 4 O'clock. Keyway in crankshaft at 12:00 .. dist(if equipped) at #1. Should start w/o radiator or belt cover IF you do not have EDIS. (if you have a distributor, it should start). I *think* the newer models have the crank position sensor on the belt cover, but have been know to be wrong.
tom

 

I'm almost positive now that I put everything on there right, still wont' start, could it be that I broke the crank sensor??!!

 

Mr Bobo.
Go to the Ranger and B-Series board and click on the sticky called "Technical Information". Scroll down to find the timing belt link. There are pics to clarify the text. This should resolve your problem.