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How to Set the Timing on a 1997 Ford Ranger

The engine timing in your 1997 Ford Ranger has a profound effect on the trucks overall ride quality. When the timing is off, the engine might shake, sputter and rattle, causing a decrease in power and comfort. This can also cause your engine to burn fuel inefficiently, leading to poor fuel economy and harmful pollution. To remedy the problem, reset the timing on your engine back to the correct factory specifications.

Instructions

1

Turn on the Ranger and let it run for 10 minutes, then turn it off.

2

Open the hood and locate the timing wires in the engine bay. These wires will be in a small, gray wiring harness located next to the distributor cap.

3

Pull the insert out of the harness to disconnect the engine timing.

4

Connect the black timing light cable to the Rangers negative battery terminal and the red timing light cable to the Rangers positive battery terminal.

5

Connect the third timing light cable to the spark plug one cable. In the Ranger this is the cable at the front of engine block, the furthest to the left (passengers side).

6

Turn the engine back on while pointing the light at the timing cover.

7

Loosen the bolt on the distributor cap using a socket wrench and a 13mm socket.

8

Turn the distributor cap slowly until the markings on the timing cover light up.

9

Tighten the bolt on the distributor cap, then turn off the engine and remove the timing light.

10

Reconnect the timing connector.

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