I have a 1992 ranger 3.0 that is squeaking like pulley noise. I changeed out water pump and ideler pulley. Still squeaks, took belt off and started, squaking comming from passenger side. I went looking for camshaft synchronizer after reading other posts and do not belive the 1992 has one. Any one faced this issue? I am thinking distributor at this point?

Replaced distibutor cap and rotor and still squeeks. Thinking it is the distributor? any ideas? need some help on this one!

I know nothing about this issue, i'm just offering a related thread for somewhere to look.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/gener...chronizer.html

Ok you were already there nevermind.

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What about the tensioner pulley?

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try and put water on the belt and see if that stops it mine does the same thing but i noticed if the belt is a little wet it dont squeak

I have been chasing this issue all around the motor until I took the belt off and started it. With all pulleys eliminated it still squeeks and then was able to relize that it was coming from distributor area. I went looking for a camshaft synchronizer and could not find one. Tried to order a camshaft syncro on line and at part store, could not find one.

I am thinking I have to change out the distributor completely. Has anyone done this on a 1992 3.0? How difficult was it? I have some skills but I have a severly messed up spine and I have spent a lot of time on top and under this motor already. I really appreciate the ideas and suggestions.

Most distrubutors I've seen are held in with two bolts and pull right out but beyond that, I can't help you. I would imagine you have to make sure the engine crank is in a specific position and the same with the distributor when installing it but that's only speculation since I've never had to change one.

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2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

Just finally fixed the squealing in my 99 ranger 4.0. I recently discovered that the ac compressor that I put in did not line up with my other pulleys. I had to cut 1/8 inch off the belt to make narrower. I already replaced water pump, idler pulley, tensioner, this was the only thing that worked.

That's not a long term fix. Is the compressor too far out or too far in, or is it tilted?

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Unfortunatly I don't think I have much of a choice. The pulley sits back 1/8 too far, and I there is no way to adjust it. This was the only way to stop the squeal.