1997 Ford Ranger Timing belt

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IHATEFORD81
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1997 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

The timing belt broke on the truck now we are trying to get it timed and every time we get the marks right on and put the belt on we check the marks to make sure and they are off a tooth. How do you prevent this?
Oct 18, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Turn the cam back aprox one tooth before replacing the belt.

Let me know if this helps.
Oct 27, 2009 at 6:34 AM
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