1997 Ford Ranger timing belt

1997 FORD RANGER
178,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AARONZAV21
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i have a 1997 ford ranger and my timing belt just busted the other day, and i put a new timing belt on and made sure the marks were lined up but now it wont statr, the battery is charged and works it cranks over but wont start can you tell me what went wrong?
Jan 17, 2010 at 10:44 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Recheck timing marks
do a compression test


If distrubterless system in that year range oil pump drive gear has more than one ID mark.
Marks can easily be aligned incorrectly.
Very easy to do , it will not start. done it myself once or twice
Jan 17, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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