Haynes or Chilton's manual {NAPA }
The answer should be in your owner's manual in the last few pages near the back.
1993-2005 Ford Ranger V6 3.0L engines are equipped with a timing chain. - Haynes Repair Manual #36071
0 TDC / Top dead center.
The manual says inspect the timing belt at 120,000 miles but I would replace it then.
6 to 8 degrees BTDC---- Before Top Dead Center.
10 degrees.
NOT AN EASY JOB get a manual on your car from DISCOUNTAUTOREPAIRMANUALS.COM. It has pictures .
need to know what size engine well... assuming that the 3.0 and the 4.0 both have timing chains... wouldn't it be rational to say that its the 2.3 liter?
5 degrees BTDC electronic advance must be disabled first then 5degrees before tdc
consult chilton's manual for accurate specs
Get a manual on your car from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM. It will have pictures and everything.
The ignition timing for a 1987 Ford Ranger 2.0 L - 4 cylinder engine ( with manual transmission and 2 barrel carburetor ) is ( 6 degrees BTDC ) according to www . motorcraft . com ( no spaces )