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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
I changed the timing belt on my daughters 2.3 Mustang, it was completely broken. I found several diagrams on how to line the timing marks up but only the crank and cam sprockets. There is a third sprocket about 5 inches round that no diagrams mention. It has a dot on the outer edge that looks like its used to line up with something. The engine runs good, just has a slight vibration at idle and I'm wondering if this has anything to with that not being aligned correctly. If anyone knows off hand or maybe has a Haynes manual that could check for me I'd appreciate it.
 
Posted by partsbob67 (Member # 8836) on :
 
you just line up the distributor to #1. that gear doesn't care just as long as the dist lines up.
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
Sorry, I should have specified its a 93 so no distributor. I've got the crank and cam aligned correctly, just don't know what the 3rd pulley is for. I know some engines have a balance shaft that needs to be aligned to make the engine run smooth. I can feel a vibration at idle like a bad engine mount or something along those lines but everything is good.
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Its a 2.3. They vibrate.

Welcome to the pinto 4 banger!! LOL.
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
Its a 2.3. They vibrate.

Welcome to the pinto 4 banger!! LOL.
That's kinda what I figured but was hoping I just didn't have everything aligned correctly. I know its her first car, I just try to hold it up to the highest standard I can..... its also got a very slight exhaust leak that annoys the shit out of me but no one else can hear it.
 




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