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Topic: timting belt question (2.3 content)
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asskickn88
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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.
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Posts: 6069 | From: Rocklin, Ca | Registered: Oct 2004
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partsbob67
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you just line up the distributor to #1. that gear doesn't care just as long as the dist lines up.
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Posts: 81 | From: rohnert park | Registered: Jan 2009
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asskickn88
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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.
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Posts: 6069 | From: Rocklin, Ca | Registered: Oct 2004
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turbo50
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Its a 2.3. They vibrate.
Welcome to the pinto 4 banger!! LOL.
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Posts: 7606 | From: Discovery Bay, California | Registered: Apr 2006
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asskickn88
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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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Posts: 6069 | From: Rocklin, Ca | Registered: Oct 2004
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