Timing belt marks?

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RONSON
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  • 1996 FORD RANGER
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I was trying to locate A 2.3L head, but could not so I bought a running engine from the wrecking yard with 123,000 miles. I am getting ready to install it and I have a new timing belt to install. I am checking the timing, (as they told me they ran the engine before I purchased it). But after turning it manually the marks are off. When I put the crank key way at 12:00 the auxiliary mark is four teeth before the diamond and the cam mark is four teeth from the arrow. Is this the correct way to time a 1996 2.3L Ford Ranger? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:22 PM (Merged)
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:22 PM (Merged)
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I broke my timing belt in my 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 Cyl. I was wondering what the possiblilty was that I bent any valves? Thanks you
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:23 PM (Merged)
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Hi there,

From the information I have to hand, this is a non interference type engine so you should not have any valve problems.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

where are the timing marks for cam oil pump and crank?
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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