'97 ford ranger timing belt

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Shown in the link

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Service manual

https://cardiagn.com/2005-ford-mustang-service-repair-manual-pdf/

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The Ranger 2.3 is NOT an interference engine, so the belt breaking doesn't damage valves. The fact it runs means the valve timing is fine. I would suspect fuel starvation.

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97 2.3l timing belt question ' The Ranger Station

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Feb 26, 2013 - The 2.3L (and perhaps other Ranger engines) are non-interference engines and do use a timing belt. But many other manufacturers, ...

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Go to this FREE Ford website to view or download the owners manual for this vehicle. The fuse block diagram is located in the roadside emergency section.

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp

This should help you wire up your new stereo. 97 Ranger stereo wiring diagram. They do make a plug in harness for your truck. Metra part number 70-5600.

CLICK on the following LINK. It has the 1988 Ford Ranger Timing Belt Diagrams you will need.

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1988/make/ford/model/ranger/1988_ford_ranger_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

Should be a diagram on hood, or upper rad support of your vehicle, if not, get back to me with engine size.

Do you mean timing belt or serpentine belt? The timing belt on vehicles only goes on one way - over 2 or 3 pulleys with a possible tensioner holding the proper tension on it.
The serpentine belt is the outer, visible belt that runs the water pump, alternator, power steering pump and air conditioner pulleys with another one or 2 pulleys in there just for fun. There should be a routing diagram for that belt on a decal attached to the underside of the hood - or on the radiator shroud. While it may seem to go on other ways it is crucial to install it correctly. Compare the old belt (if it is available) to the new one for proper length. The correct routing of the proper belt makes sure that all the equipment pulleys are rotating in the proper direction.

Here's a very good video outlining step by step procedure. It should help you a lot!
There is a short 30 sec commercial at the start...
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-replace-a-worn-timing-belt-102454/

I hope this helps.