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4.0 Ranger timing chain replaced now excessive vibrations occur particularly at idle

Mr.Ranger

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2001 Ford Ranger 4X4 4.0
I just replaced the timing chain and all other associated parts on my 2001 ford, ranger 4X4, 4.0. When I went to start it the motor vibrated so much the steering wheel in the truck shakes. The first attached video doesn't do it justice, watch the serpentine belt tensioner in the second. I don't know where to start please advise.
 

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I can only guess that the timing is now off or the balance shaft is... assuming '01 Ranger 4.0L with 4WD also have a balance shaft?
 






I can only guess that the timing is now off or the balance shaft is... assuming '01 Ranger 4.0L with 4WD also have a balance shaft?
I thought 4X4 models were supposed to have a balance shaft however this one did not. This motor’s casset failed and the driver's side chain jumped no valves hit the pistons. When I put it back together I used the OEM timing tool to make sure the timing was correct.
 






I can only guess that the timing is now off or the balance shaft is... assuming '01 Ranger 4.0L with 4WD also have a balance shaft?
I thought 4X4 models were supposed to have a balance shaft however this one did not. I used the OEM timing tool to make sure the timing was correct
 






Any codes or live data?

You sure everything is reconnected properly? Check ignition wires and fuel injector plugs and such.

Wouldn’t be the first time something wasn’t reconnected upon reinstallation
 






Any codes or live data?

You sure everything is reconnected properly? Check ignition wires and fuel injector plugs and such.

Wouldn’t be the first time something wasn’t reconnected upon reinstallation
I will check the injector plugs. I'm going to go get new spark plugs and wires for it. When I disconnect plug 4 and 5 from the distributor the motor doesn't run any worse. I might have damaged those plugs pulling them off or left those injectors unplugged.
 






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