1988 OMC Cobra 2.3L Timing

[Mustang1956]

Can someone tell me which of the 3 tabs on the camshaft marker is TDC? I've got the crankshaft at TDC and want to set the timing belt. Don't want to pull the valve cover if I don't have to. Thanks

 

[stackz]

Re: 1988 OMC Cobra 2.3L Timing

is this the engine based off of the ford 2.3 4-banger engine?

if so, this should work for you

http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/f327/2-3-2-5-timing-belt-removal-installation-177331.html

 

[Mustang1956]

Re: 1988 OMC Cobra 2.3L Timing

Stackz - Thanks. I looked at that link before. The picture shows a single pointer for the cam.
This engine has a plastic pointer with 3 tabs for pointers on the cam. I'm assuming it's a 5 and 10 degree shift but the center tab could be 0 also.
I'll try and post a picture this morning once the sun comes up.

 

[newbie4life]

Re: 1988 OMC Cobra 2.3L Timing

I am VERY INTERESTED in this post. I took my kiddo to the fair yesterday, and my friend the 'fixer man' called and asked the EXACT SAME QUESTION, and if I could find a book or something that would tell which mark it is.

 

[Mustang1956]

Re: 1988 OMC Cobra 2.3L Timing

Stackz - Thanks. I looked at that link before. The picture shows a single pointer for the cam.
This engine has a plastic pointer with 3 tabs for pointers on the cam. I'm assuming it's a 5 and 10 degree shift but the center tab could be 0 also.
I'll try and post a picture this morning once the sun comes up.

 

[jhogan1173]

Re: 1988 OMC Cobra 2.3L Timing

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did you ever find out what the 3 marks are? I am having the same issue with my 2.3l ford.

 

[Betty the Boat]

I have the same question??? I am replacing my timing belt and don't know which one to use?

 

[GA_Boater]

Please start new topics! None of the posters in this thread visit us anymore and haven't in a long time.

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