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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Passenger side cam and caps.
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Thanks! So far, so good... Actually, I don't drink! But you could send one MrBHPs way, he's probably watching Pointer Sisters videos on...
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Drivers side cam and caps:
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Just a reminder, I know Springsteen wrote it, the Sisters covered it....
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Apparently, you can't hide it...
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Progress! Swapped springs in oil pump. It is now a 60PSI high volume pump. And it's in. And the pickup tube is bolted on. Put the easy...
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    Samos3 reacted to GriffX's post in the thread Cams and timing with Like Like.
    That is or can be normal when you have removed the chain or the camshaft. Turn the crankshaft twice and it should go away (and you...
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Yep, it did take the slack out. EDIT: I hadn't removed anything yet. But looking thru the FSM, they have the keyway more like 10-11...
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    Samos3 reacted to GlassTop09's post in the thread Cams and timing with Like Like.
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Apparently, a lot more room in the F150. I think I do have the flexhead ratcheting wrench...but he didn't show actually getting the bolt...
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Oil pump.....hmmm. Makuloco's video doesn't show removing it. I think I know why. It would result in a soundtrack unfit for women and...
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Phasers look good, chain guides are good, no signs of impending catastrophe. Well, maybe one crack, but nothing missing.
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Tensioners off. No blown sealer. Compressing plunger by hand feels the same on both.
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Interesting turn of events...turned the crank so the Woodruff key is at 12 o'clock. Removed three rockers on passenger side. Started on...
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    Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.
    Front cover will be all new. The new one from Ford comes with the serpentine belt tensioner and idlers, but no front crank seal. Oil...

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