answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

To my knowledge you do not need the cover. Top, line the mark up with the mark below it. Bottom will sit at 12 noon. Maybe someone else has a more involved answer but I just done it on an 86 2.3L ranger and it runs fine.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you time a 85 2.3L engine ford ranger without a timing belt cover?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where are the timing marks Ford Ranger?

They are on the inner timing belt cover.


What is located right behind the water pump on a 1999 ford ranger 3.0 v6?

The engine timing chain cover


Got a 03 Ford Ranger 4x4 the shop told you the timing belt cover is leaking fluifld what does this mean?

On a 2003 Ford Ranger : The 2.3 litre Dual Over Head Cam four cylinder engine , and the V6 engine(s) use a timing chain ( or chains ) If you mean the timing chain cover is leaking oil , that should be repaired ( P.S. I'm not a mechanic / technician )


Where is the timing chain on a Lincoln 3.9 liter v8 engine?

Timing chains are usually located on the front of the engine, behind the drive belts, under the timing cover. You can't see them without partially dissasembling the engine.


Where is the water pump located on a 1998 Chevy Malibu?

The water pump is at the bottom of the engine, bolted on the back side of the timing cover. The pump can be removed without remove the timing cover.


How does Timing belt cover Leak Coolant in a Ford Ranger?

Small pinhead size holes behind the water pump,eventually breakthrough the cover and voila you get coolant mixing with engine oil.


Where are the Timing marks on a 4gj2 engine?

front timing cover


Where is the camshaft sensor located on a 1997 Ford Ranger?

its mounted on the oil pump assembly behind the inner timing belt cover. that's on a 2.3L engine


Is the crank sensor attached to the timing belt cover on a 1995 ford ranger?

The crankshaft position sensor is located at the front of the engine close to the crankshaft damper


Where is the timing chain cover on a Lincoln?

The timing chain cover on a 4.6L is the whole front of the engine. drl


How do you line up the timing marks on a 3406E Cat engine.?

pin the engine on the flywheel. line the timing mark on the cam gear with the timing mark located on the timing cover. the mark on the cover is located at the top and is just a bump formed in the cover.


How do you remove the plastic cover that is over the timing belt on 1994 ford ranger XLT?

Remove the valve cover