Hollowdweller
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I wanted to do it. I just wanted the machine shop to build the shortblock. I like working on things, I just don’t like all the technical specs, clearances, bla bla…just wasn’t comfortable building the shortblock. I did the cams & springs on my 2002 so I’m confident in doing them…just looking for the least amount of busted knuckles lol!!!I have to ask… why didn’t the machine shop change the valve springs?
Awesome thanks for the tips! Trying to decide on which seals, anyone have any experiences with these 2?the top one looks similar to the one I borrowed from the local Ford dealer to do mine. Its pretty easy, get a little teloscoping magnet, it makes the spring retainers easier to keep track of. yes on replacing the seals while you are in there. A little dab of grease on the valve stems or retainers helps keep them in place on the re assembly before you release the spring.
The FEL-PROs will do exactly what you need to do. They are Viton just like the pretty blue ones.experiences
Ended up getting the Viton. Most the google searches I did pulled the Viton’s up and I saw on RockAuto that the FelPro where possibly out-dated versions…I dunno lol, figure both will work, me putting to much thought in it.The FEL-PROs will do exactly what you need to do. They are Viton just like the pretty blue ones.
Dang how’d you find that? I’ve looked everywhere..I thought!! Ended up winning that 1st one off eBay for $15 but prefer the one you have. Looking for a cheaper knock off brand now…thanks for the link!!!This is what I used when I did my cams a while back. Same idea as the second one that you listed. You do need the 3 valve specific part number though, since this tool requires a threaded hole directly above each valve spring.
I don't have any complaints about using the tool, except to do the work with the head out of the car if you can. My back wasn't right for a few days after leaning over the fenders all day.
https://www.euroexportinc.com/ford-modular-4-6l-5-4l-3v-valve-spring-compressor/
Think I found the tool you’re talking about..thanks!! Sucks kinda, had I put the whole job together before I started I could’ve gotten a kit that contains everything for about $40! Kinda buying the tools I need as I goYou have the heads off the engine. You can use a conventional C type valve spring compressor to do the job. Remove the cams from the heads to get them out of the way. Mark the cam caps so you can get them back in the same position and orientation.
There is a holding tool that bolts to the front of the engine and holds the cam sprocket in place while you do the torque and turn sequence on the sprocket bolt. It holds the sprocket by its teeth and does not put strain on the chain or cams.
1st attempt was a failure!! I got the spring compressor for $15 and got what I paid for I guess. After much grinding I was able to force the hooks between the tower walls and the cam lobe but it was tight. It barely fit between center lobe and outer lobes. Bcz it was so tight I was never able to get any threads started. Have a new tool coming, hoping to get the job done.
How do I torque the cam sprockets bolts? Dont they have to be torqued before I install the timing chains?
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