I replaced my head gaskets on a 85 ford ranger 2.8 v6. When removing my distributor I neglected to mark it.. Now my timing is off. How do I solve this??!

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On the 4 cyl engine, you line up the crank pulley with the timing mark and the cam gear with the pointer on the timing cover.
On V6 engines the cam and crank gear dots point at each other. 6 oclock for the cam and 12 oclock for the crank.

1 4 2 5 3 6 btw,the word is WON'T,NOT WANT

depends on size of engine. what size is your engine?

The spark plug firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the firewall and slightly towards the passenger side The engine cylinders / spark plugs are numbered : passenger side of engine , front to rear , 1 , 2 , 3 and drivers side of engine , front to rear , 4 , 5 , 6

YEP IF YOU SEE WATER OR ANTIFREEZE IN CRANK CASE YOU HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET.

I don't think you have to remove the timing chain, to do head gaskets. if you are talking about the distributor, you could use a paint marker to mark indicator marks on intake and on this distributor

Two things, Check the map sensor, Next check the Ignition Control
Module. I just fixed this problem on my 87 Ranver V6 2.9 two days ago.
it drove me nuts until I checked the module attached to the back of the distributor. There is a plug connected to it at the left side of the Distributor. Use a small screw driver to slip under the retainer clip on the rear of the module. Pry out, (be careful so as not to snap the plastic
retainer clip) Pry clip away from the module and pull the plug out.
There are two screws holding the module to the distributor. Ford has a special tool for removing the module. I did not use it. Remove the distributor cap, look inside to the back of the distributer. You will see where the screws are connected. Loosen the distributor locking device,
(retains the timing position) Then rotate until you can access the screws. Replace the module, then reverse the procedure. You will need to re-time the engine, unless you mark the distributor position and someplace below the distributor as a reference mark.
Good luck!
Hugh
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That could Be caused by the TFI module Located on the side of the distributor its grey module that requires a special tool to remove the two screws

Try replacing the ignition module in the distributor. This is a common problem on these engines.