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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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Hello from Houston I am new to this and have read 1000's of threads
Can someone please help me?
I have a 96 ranger 2.3
I have pulled the front of this off so many times and quite frankly gettin kinda sick of it.
Problem is timing I have set the timing according to the download the key way is supposed to be at the top done deal cam is at about 4 o'clock done
oil pump is 12 o'clock
ok supposed to be at tdc
whats the easiest way to tell if it is on compression or exhaust stroke since there isnt a distributor?
all help appreicated
and thanks ahead of time
TIRED OF WALKING IN TEXAS
 
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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take out number one spark plug and place your finger on the hole and when it's on compression stroke you feel air coming out . if you start it on exhuast stroke you will make LOUD banging noises tell you please stop hurting me.
 
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