i am presently putting the front end of a 2.3 motor back together. I am replacing the crank, cam, and aux. shaft seals, as well as the timing belt. Upon disassembly, I discovered that someone prior had cut through the crankshaft woodruff key, in an apparent attempt to fix a broken timing belt.. Because the prior "mechanic" could not get the cog off, they decided to bend the dust cover/belt guide in front of the cog, as well as the larger, belt guide assembly (#6B260?) in front of the cam seal so they could stuff the belt into place! Now I need to find an OEM woodruff key (OEM casting part # D4FZ-6B316A?), as well as the top and bottom belt guide assembly spacer/washers. I cannot find any part number, or even proper terminology for the lower belt guide. They must be replaced. A good diagram of the front crank assembly would be nice, with parts numbers if possible. Maybe someone in the forums has an old 2.3 sitting around? HELP! Can anyone verify these numbers, or provide me information on what I need to finish repairs on my 1988 2.3?

 

Ford would no longer stock the parts so not sure part numbers would be helpful.

The 2.3l SOHC Lima engine was used from 1974 to 1997 with very few changes
Mustangs use it for years, I would check mustang sites

Woodruff key should be standard size and you can cut it to length.
Take as much as you can of old one down to parts store for sizing

Washers/keepers will be harder to find.