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Where should the timing marks be pointing on crank and cam when you put belt back 1986 Mazda b2000?

The timing marks on the crank and cam should be pointing at each other when you put the belt back on a 1986 Mazda B2000. The crank timing mark is located on the crankshaft pulley, and the cam timing mark is located on the camshaft sprocket. When the two marks are pointing at each other, the engine is in the correct timing position.

Here are the steps on how to put the timing belt back on a 1986 Mazda B2000:

1. Remove the valve cover.

2. Remove the timing belt cover.

3. Turn the crankshaft until the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley is pointing at the "0" mark on the timing belt cover.

4. Turn the camshaft until the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket is pointing at the "0" mark on the timing belt cover.

5. Install the timing belt, making sure that the teeth on the belt are aligned with the teeth on the crankshaft pulley and the camshaft sprocket.

6. Tighten the timing belt tensioner until the timing belt has the proper amount of tension.

7. Install the timing belt cover and the valve cover.

8. Start the engine and check the timing with a timing light.

If you are not comfortable performing this repair yourself, you should take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic to have the timing belt replaced.