Hi guys, I'm kind of confused on this one as I've scoured the internet and there seems to be conflicting information. The official recommendation is to use the synchronizer alignment tool which is a small plastic cap, but I discovered there's two styles. There's both a blue (metal notch on the synchronizer is offset a bit) and black (metal notch on the synchronizer is centered) alignment cap. Which one should I use to align the synchronizer on my 2008 Ford Ranger 3.0? I bought an aftermarket Spectra Premium FD32 synchronizer that came with a blue alignment cap, but I'm not entirely confident that it's correct.
Product info and pictures:
www.cardone.com
The application guide here is super confusing:
Secondly, when installing the aligned (with the tool) synchronizer, does anyone know if the timing notch (right next to the crankshaft position sensor) should point to the harmonic balancer at 0 degrees or 10 degrees?
Help would really be appreciated for those who have worked on this engine!
Product info and pictures:
Camshaft Synchronizer Alignment Tool Kit - 84-8400T
CARDONE New,Camshaft Synchronizer Alignment Tool Kit,Ford Aerostar 1997-95, E-150 2003-02, E-150 Club Wagon 2003, E-150 Econoline 2002-97, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon 2002-97, E-250 2003, E-250 Econoline 2002-97, Econoline 2003 2001-99, Explorer 2001-96, F-100 Ranger 2001-96, F-150 2006-97, F-150...
www.cardone.com
The application guide here is super confusing:
Secondly, when installing the aligned (with the tool) synchronizer, does anyone know if the timing notch (right next to the crankshaft position sensor) should point to the harmonic balancer at 0 degrees or 10 degrees?
Help would really be appreciated for those who have worked on this engine!
