Camshaft timing marks

Hi goldtom, Hope the diagram helps.

this link can help as well https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mazda/626/1992 Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Thanks KHLow. That is exactly what I thought. I will go back and check that something did not get off when putting the belt on and go from there.

You are welcome.

Have a nice day.

My son got his timing belt back on but isn't sure of the marks to line it up properly - it is obviously not on correctly.

What liter engine?

Put the engine no.1 piston on its compression stroke/TDC making sure both valves on it are closed and then align the cam ansd crank pulley to its markings as indicated on the repair manual

1988 Mazda 626 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive 105000 miles
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We run the car too hot and it blew the head gasket. We had the head machined and they told us to pull the cam pulley off and set it on #3 as marked on the pulley because of the reduced tolerances from machining ( to retard ). My questions: What do the numbers 1,2,3,4, indicate on the cam pulley? Is #4 the most retarded setting and #2 the least? Do the hydrologic lifters increase there throw/push at higher rpm's? And is there an easy way to set the timing marks and put the belt on? I have tryed for hours and can never get the TDC crank marks and the cam arrow to mach up. Help! Thank you , Bill

I think my alternator died, I pulled it and the 3 bolts that hold the half's together and stuck a pin in for the brushes but i still wont come all the way apart, What is holding it form completely coming apart? zfixitman@hotmail.com

Hi zfixitman,

You have to remove the field coil together with the rectifiers etc. Most probably the armature end bearing is stuck. Try to heat the rear end with a hot air blower then remove.

Sticking in the pin would be of no use, it is for installation. Remove it to prevent the brushes from sticking to the armature.

Hi thanks for you help, I think the pin did help ather wise they get hung up on the bearing, Anywayyeah the stator has to go off with the back part, thank you. I got and Idea to put a Honda alternator in I researched the rewiring and made all new plugs etc, spent about a full day. When I finally tried to install it and line up the belt it was a joke and would take a lot of grinding to shape this one in place. Anyone got a 626 alternator for sale? z_fixitman@yahoo

were are the timing marks alligned rite

Hi there, Timing marks set up for the 2 liter & the 2.2 liter as per pics.

Mark (mhpautos)