Camshaft timing marks

There are no timing marks, you must lock down cams with special tool or one like it prior to replacing timing chain. See pictures.

The sprockets have to come off and use a flat tool to align cams with slots in cam then lock them down and put sprockets on as well as chain. See pictures.

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. If you need a picture of the timing marks, refer to this link near the bottom

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/ranger/2001

Joe

Hi there,

Changing the timing belt if done correctly will not induce any valve noise, I would re check the timing marks and if all is ok, I would think that you have a faulty valve lash adjuster, try an engine flush as this sometime helps with sticky lash adjusters.

Mark (mhpautos)

This can be difficult because there is no timing indicator on the front of the engine like the good old days. Here is what the book shows.

You would need to remove the valve cover on the #1 cylinder side and make sure the valves are not open then remove the spark plug on #1 and watch it with a flashlight.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers