1987 Plymouth Reliant Setting the new timing belt

1987 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
60,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MOWING
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I need to know what position the timing needs set to.
Have been told that there are 3 marks that need aligned: Crankshaft and each Cam Gear.
Sep 17, 2014 at 8:21 AM
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see pics looks like they are not very good so maybe putting white chalk on them will help.
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Sep 17, 2014 at 8:32 AM
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Thanks for your effort, so far.
From the pics, I cannot tell where the timing (degree) should be set.
Have you a link or anything that might better describe this? I'd be ever so grateful!!!
Sep 17, 2014 at 8:41 AM
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it is always set with engine at tdc......least yours is. that means #1 at top dead center. and follow the diagram
Sep 17, 2014 at 9:09 AM
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