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@FordTechMakuloco

5 жыл бұрын

No they will be a bit off due to stretch etc

@nathonsmithson3024

5 жыл бұрын

i have an 02 harly f150 with the passenger head gasket oil leak. it has 117k miles on it. thinking of pulling the moter to make it easier on me. any advice. just looks rougher to do head gaskets in the truck. mayby a trick to make it stop leaking without head gasket replacement. lol. i have oil in the vally,burning on the passenger side manifold and dripping off the starter.

@nathonsmithson3024

5 жыл бұрын

i have talked to the local machine shop about resurfacing the heads and installing sparkplug inserts. (this moter allready blew out two plugs. is that how i address this problem or is there a better fix with the heads off?

@kevins9576

5 жыл бұрын

@@nathonsmithson3024 of you're pulling the motor anyway, might make more sense to put some 03 or newer used heads on. They have 8 threads instead of 4 in the spark plug holes..... just my. 02

@kevins9576

5 жыл бұрын

@@nathonsmithson3024 it's possible to do the head gasket in the vehicle but it's WAY easier to pull the motor........ hard part is getting the head back on without destroying the head gasket....... ask me how I know 😡

This video is gold! So many questions answered. Thanks man

@abdomar0528

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely

261,249 miles on my 5.4L in 2001 E150 van. Never any issue with the mechanical parts of engine...original starter, alternator and water pump. Used Mobil 1 since I got it at 18k miles.

@AJourneyOfYourSoul

5 жыл бұрын

Glenn Normand these 2v engines are absolute work horses. I am so glad Ford never put the 3v in the e series vans.

@FTFL82

2 жыл бұрын

I have 333, 654 kms on mine runs great . Keep up on oil changes and use ford parts never an issue

I love that you actually go through step by step on your how to videos. Can’t stand others that already have it done then try to explain it to use newbies. You have a new subscriber man. Your awesome

Just got a 2001 f150 5.4 2v and I really appreciate the time and details you put into your videos. Really makes it easier on us.

Hello, and I'd like to say thank you a million for all that I know about the 5.4l 2v engine. Watching your videos has taught a lot including how to install the timing chain. I would like to say thank you in gratitude.

Completely, one of the best Videos I have seen in regards to my Truck timing situation. Thank you!

I've watched this video 3 times because I like watching someone who does a job right. It is very enjoyable to me watching and learning the best way to do something. One day I may tackle my old 5.4's timing chain, I've already had to change the intake last year probably should have done it then. Thank you for posting this.

Love this guy! The freakin best point blank.

Love your videos my man, perfect job while clearly explaining the process in detail helps all us DIY'ers tremendously to say the least and I greatly appreciate your work!!

Dude, your a Godsend!!! I feel very confident with this instructional video. I contacted you some time ago to get my Expedition timing set done. Unfortunately, the timing wasn’t good. Daughter going to college, new home purchase, etc. Now, I can get it done, and rest assured she will driving a reliable vehicle. Thank you for all the great videos!!!

I just wanted to thank you for posting the BEST Ford how-to videos out there. This one was a HUGE help and the truck is back on the road. Thank you for doing what you do! -- A Ford owner from So Cal.

Got 865k on my old 2v 5.4 before I had catastrophic failure, they’re damn good motors as long as they’re maintained properly

Hey, Just thought I'd let you know that I have a 99 Expedition with a 5.4L 2V and i'll be installing the timing chain. Thanks to your video, this will make it easier for me. Even though I have the repair manual. Thank you a million, your awesome.

Just wanted to thank you for this video, and all the rest you do. Made this job easy! I went ahead and replaced all the rocker arms since I'm at over 200k miles, definitely easier pulling them than using the holding tool.

Thanks to Brian, I’m now starting a timing set on my 98 Exp. After 20 years of never using my air conditioning, I’m removing all that associated plumbing / containers for clearance in the passenger side. Inner fender guards are now out. I’m also going to slowly loosen the cam caps evenly, after setting that crank tool on the crank/ pin first. All rockers are getting changed, along with that high vol. pump he has mentioned. Thanks for all the spot on videos for us !!!👍

This is by far the best video I have ever seen on any timing chain work...thank you!

Brian, Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very clear and informative.

Always spot on, professional, concise and helpful! (I've same motor, and when the time--pun--comes, I know who to watch!) Thank you!

Just finished doing this on my '02 Expedition, but could not have done it without this video. You answered every question I had, even ones I didn't know about yet. Super informative and professional. Thanks for the awesome info! You helped me keep my truck going!

@nighthawkmoneybaggs1660

2 жыл бұрын

Did your engine have the cast iron tensioners from factory?

@wbcc0817

2 жыл бұрын

@@nighthawkmoneybaggs1660 Indeed it did. The timing kit I picked up had cast iron tensioners as well.

So I wanted to thank you for all your videos...I recently did a complete timing job on my 06 Ford F150, 5.4 3v...203,000+ miles. I had no timing issues but I didn't want to wait for a problem to arise...I also changed phasers, roller flowers, plugs, coils VCT solenoids, and crankshaft gear, oil pump. The camshafts and lash adjusters were in great shape so I didn't change them out. All went well, running great so far. Thank you for all you do.

Literally just started changing timing components on my '02 F-150 4wd with the 5.4. Not much experience with these modular engines, came across this video, put my mind at ease. Thank you sir.

You make the best instructional videos. Keep up the good work!!

The 2 valve 5.4 & 4.6 engines were some of the best ford ever made. Too bad we never seem to know until 15 or 20 years after they appear

@caterpillar6nz310

5 жыл бұрын

yes many 4.6 2v pass 500000 or 600000 miles with proper maintenance scedule....

@bigjjames9362

5 жыл бұрын

I actually have a 2002 4.6 and just reached 260k miles. Just kept up with oil changes and still runs amazing. Unfortunately I did have to rebuild transmission at 220k miles.

@jbr496

5 жыл бұрын

And if you keep the boost under about 7psi, they make good reliable power. I know of one Mustang that's still running after putting 80k miles with a small turbo.

@jbr496

5 жыл бұрын

And don't forget the spark plug thread inserts if you plan on boost. Don't want to launch the plugs out of the engine.

@MrUbiquitousTech

4 жыл бұрын

Actually the best Ford engine was the 300 I6. Of the V8 variety you can't go wrong with any of the FE series.

Very thorough with your knowledge for Ford. Great Work. Nice to know there is someone who takes time to instruct and knows Ford. I find you as a direct source for a need to know. Thanks much appreciated 👍😊

I am attempting this for the first time tomorrow. Thank you for the video! I have an 03 Expedition that I am doing head gaskets on and timing chain while I'm in there. You have just built my confidence.

@jordanmarley223

3 жыл бұрын

How do you do the timing when going back in with new heads? I gotta do head gaskets on a 97 expedition. Is there a video for going that far?

Great Video Brian. Thanks as always 👍🏻

I'm grateful to you for your attention to detail and even the information about alternative methods of the procedure. Great video.

My truck has 237,000 miles. I'm doing this timing job myself, so I enjoyed the video. Thanks for the video.

Once again outstanding!!!!

If I would have seen this video 2 years ago I would probably still own my F150. I was told it needed all new timing components and it was going to cost me big money so I sold it. Well I do most of my own work but I had never done anything with the front of a motor but this is a job I could have easily done. A really well made video and that's why I follow your channel.

@erniepaga8059

3 жыл бұрын

I have a question i installed the cain tensioners. The driver side is easy to push the piston in and the passenger side is not is this normal ?

A sincere thank you. Especially for the disclaimer at the end regarding doing the job without all the specialty tools. Timing was secondary to having removed the heads for a seized piston. I read through Alldatas info in advance and then followed this video, pausing periodically. After completion. I had worries if gauging the locations were off that I could cause a lot of damage but at the conclusion with the explanations you gave. I feel very confident that all the timing is correct. Tomorrow I still need to put all of yhe top end together but I'm confident timing is correct. Thanks again!

Just did the full timing job and Melling 340 oil pump on truck I just bought. Both tensioners had a blown gasket. Thanks for the videos

Excellent video as usual.... very well explained.... you are our hero...lol...thx

@Omararmendariz9565

5 жыл бұрын

Jus t donit yourself bro, like literally youtube gas the 'how to do' videos on how to rebuild these & repair parts... That's how i re-builded mine (4.6 & 5.4 2v). Trust me of you have the time & financial stuff out the way do it youtube will guide you.

That Truck looks familiar.... Thanks again Brian.

@TheUltimateCrash1990

3 жыл бұрын

Was it yours?

Man thanks for answering all my questions ive messaged you a couple times but this video has answered all your the best man

Wow.... great video. Thanks for showing how to do things without the special tools. Awesome. So thorough! More you tubers need to take your approach.

Thanks for the video it was very informative 👍I tackled this beast it was definitely a job I bought the cast iron tensioners they came with a metal plate gaskets....Do not use these they restrict the flow and they will not build up enough pressure to keep the chains tight I had to tear it apart twice to figure this out ! Hopefully this information will help with someone who gets the plates ...

03 with 5.4 2v doing head gaskets, I can confirm 12 o’clock does set all the pistons below deck. Hope this helps.

I came in to check sealant locations and I would have totally forgotten the tone ring, man, so helpful right there!

Thank you very much for the video. I have two vehicles with a 5.4L 2V engine with over 340,000 miles. Took the oil filler cap off and heard a little noise so decided to go in and find the problem. My tensioners had frozen. Bought a Melling timing chain kit and oil pump. It's so quite now. The one thing I had to do is prime the oil pump with the spark plugs out. Thanks again

Thank you Brian for doing this video! I’m getting ready to do the very same thing you just did so your expertise is much appreciated. Especially the special tools you listed. I have a ‘02 5.4l 2v with 209,000 miles and it sometimes runs smooth as silk but most of the the time she’s missing. I’m going to do plugs, coils, injectors and water pump at the same time as the timing chains and oil pump. I’ll let you know how it turns out!

@hickoryy1

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Did you replaced the crank or the cam sprocket to or that don't need to be replaced? Thanks

@rwm1000

5 жыл бұрын

hickoryy1 I haven’t done the job yet! To many other things have been taking my time. I also haven’t got my kit yet, I’m doing exactly what Brian did tho. Using Motorcraft parts only!

@rwm1000

5 жыл бұрын

Also with it kit you get a new crank sprocket but not the cam sprockets!

@hickoryy1

5 жыл бұрын

R Moss The set I order from rock auto (melling 339s) show the crank sprocket on photo, but it's not included in the package. I have no problem to repleace that one, but the other two I have no idea how to.

@popeantichrist8847

Жыл бұрын

So did you ever do the job?

Thanks Brian for the timing lesson. Never to old to learn new tricks. Your video presentation has gotten so much better over the years. How did we ever live without HD video cameras ? They're TITS !

BIG THANKS for doing videos from Canada !!! Really appreciated what you do.

Just did this job on my manual f250 super duty. I love this truck and bought those parts from those links. Just wanted to say thanks

@britneyystaples91

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 01 standard, did yours knock/rattle?

Would this be the same procedure for a 4.6, 2valve

I have been waiting for this one for a long time!!

This channel is the best for work on my Ford!! Thank you!

I would like to be like you when I grow up!!

just did this plus head gaskets on a 03 was not the worst job to just took some time

I appreciate the way you relay information. Keep up the great work Sir. Thank you

Wanted to take a minute and thank you for this series! Purchased the Phaser kit and tools, the air hammer fan nut removal tool works great!

Great video ! Are the cast iron chain tensioners available for the newer 5.4 3 valve and 4 valve ?

@FordTechMakuloco

5 жыл бұрын

Yes they are the same ones for the 5.4L 3v engines-Melling Cast Iron Tensioners 2v and 3v Engines Drivers Side-amzn.to/2HRbPXR Passenger Side-amzn.to/2HPRphG

Good 👍 to know I love ❤️ your video 📷 the are the best thing I can't wait for the next video 📷 #FordTechMakuloco

Awesome video Brian (as always) thanks for sharing!

This guy is a hero. Thank you thank you man. I'll subscribe million times if possible.

Good lord I cant imagine how doing this to my van is going to be.

How long does this process take complete? I have 5.4 V2, and would like to plan for downtime.

This is great info, I'll be doing this to my 2000 very soon. Been enjoying this channel, you do good work, nice to see.

Just wanted to say the way you explain and the visual was very informative thank you keep it up.

@FordTechMakuloco I’m a Ford guy and i watch/appreciate all of your videos! I have a 2002 F250 Super Duty 5.4L and I’m doing valve cover gasket/lash adjuster/roller follower job! (Right after a broken dipstick tube at manifold job!) I watched your 3V roller follower/ lash adjuster removal and installation video, but i just want to verify if its the same process on a 2V engine as far just having cam at base circle when removing roller followers and when they are at base circle do i have to worry about any of the valves hitting a piston at all? And second do you have any suggestions on what roller followers/lash adjusters to buy? Lastly are there any tips you have for these things I’m fixing? Thanks again for all of the videos keep them coming!

@00jake00

2 жыл бұрын

I know you posted this a long time ago but I'm hoping you got to this project by now. Question 1- How did you remove the lash adjusters and followers? I'm guessing its the same as the 3v's and the same tools? Question 2- If you did do the job what parts did you get? I see rockauto has some different makes but the melling ones are on B/O so maybe I should get a good quality set from NAPA or Orielys, I defiantly don't want to a job like this twice you know.

It would be great if you could do more videos on the 5.4L V8 2V. SOHC Triton engines. I own a 2002 F-250 super duty 2WD ( why exactly they decided to make a rear two wheel drive super duty, I haven't the foggiest of a clue why..) with the 5.4 liter two-valve Triton and I have a difficult time finding much helpful information that pertains to my specific truck model and/ or the engine model ( respectively). I have scoured the web trying to learn as much as I possibly can about doing work on these things. I am not a mechanic, I just started learning about this stuff for a few reasons, one is that I want to be able to work on and fix my own vehicle, two, I don't want to pay for someone else to work on my stuff ( cause I am cheap, mechanics are not. And I am broke..) and lastly, I just plain like to learn and know about useful things. Knowledge is power in my book. So, if it's possible to do more videos for the 5.4 liter 2- valves, it would be awesome. Maybe some videos on my particular model of super duty, I had a question about the ABS system and cruise control on my truck. I have retrieved the ABS module DTCs for both of the front wheel speed sensors input missing, further inspection showed that I am missing the tone rings on both sides, therefore my ABS doesn't work and neither does my cruise control due to the ABS system fault codes ( I believe), I am a little confused about the whole procedure to fix the tone rings problem. I was led to believe that I would just be able to slap on some new tone rings but when I looked for replacements online I can't find any other than the one tone ring for the rear differential, when I talked to someone at the local "stealership" ( as I like to call it) the had told me that there is no replacements for just the tone rings and that I would have to buy a whole new hub assembly for each side running about $300.00 or so a piece. However, I have seen videos ( one of them your's) where they're able to just swap out the broken tone rings. So I am getting some contradicting information hear and I cannot justify spending that much on new hub assemblies, nor could I even if I wanted to cause I cannot afford to pay that. Some clarification on the subject would be greatly appreciated 🙏 also I would like to thank you for the videos that you have made and for sharing your knowledge and experience with people like me that have the willingness and need to learn about this stuff. Keep up the good work!!!! 👍👍🤘🤘

Thank you so much for this. Very clear explanation and very good camera angles. Thank you thank you.

I'm rebuilding this exact engine and this is a great help! Thank you!

Loved the video it's very helpful, I just had one question. I saw that the plastic tensioner had a gasket but I saw you installed the cast iron ones with no gasket. If I switch to the cast iron does that mean I no longer need a gasket?

@jonathanandrews1407

4 жыл бұрын

Was wondering the same thing

@MrUbiquitousTech

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the plastic one is hydraulic so it needs a seal to contain the oil to build up pressure. The cast iron one is mechanical and therefore doesn't need a tight seal.

@johnpadgett3388

4 жыл бұрын

ford put a ton of money into a new plastic tentioners for some reason... so high heat or high pressure situations imo require metal stock daily use plastic

I own a 02 King Ranch F150 with the 5.4 and I was wondering if and when the time comes for a 'crate motor' is there a better motor platform to switch to at that time or something more appealing to a mechanic that is flawless? Just curious before I cross that bridge because I bought this truck for the wife and she liked it for a couple weeks and then decided she liked my Jeep better and well, I started driving the KR and to be honest it's become one of my favorite possessions. I could buy anything I wanted new or otherwise, anything and this appeals to me. I like everything about it so I decided to rebuild it or replace parts. My question is who to use and what motor or replacement? Love your channel and subscribe. Thanks, edit to add, I'm fifty or sixty miles north of Tulsa.

You will never know how amazing this mountain of knowledge is you are sharing with us!

I want to thank you for all your videos …. I had a bad misfire on cylinder number 7. 5.4l 2v . A garage wanted a $1600 to just to pull apart the drivers side head to find out the problem . I decided to to take both heads off myself , i sent to them to get rebuilt . $750 . My main concern was the timing , this video on timing was amazing . It was true life saver . Overall for less than $1600 , parts and Labor by myself . I got a brand new running truck . I love my 97 Ford Expedition . Got 219k on the dash . Totally worth it than investing a new truck . Thank you thank you thank you

My 2001 5.4 ²v has 400,000 miles on it, thankfully it's still going strong. It has a few hiccup from time.

@stallionranchwoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever changed your timing chain and tensioners?

@InTheFleshInc

3 жыл бұрын

@@stallionranchwoodworks, Nope never changed or had any problems with timing chain or tensioners and I have owned this truck since new in 2001.

dude I know this isn't that video,but I bought a 04 5.4 F150, I use your videos for reference. So I did the VCT solenoid and low and behold bank 2 was a Dorman.They both looked fine ,unnnnnntil I looked at the ends.The snap ring and all the guts are gone.I don't know where the parts are but I'm assuming they went down.Haha I think I watched every video of yours ,but you might have to make another one.This ones another great video.

Great tutorials on these newer to me Fords. I know the 30s to the 80s, These modular engines are a whole different design. really great job! I Thank you Sir.

I also thank you for these videos. They really help to understand every question I have ever had. The videos are awesome tutorials.

I tend to go ahead and remove things whether or not they need to come off. If I think for a second it will make it easier its off in the floor LOL

GREAT great video, My question is this, At what point do you put the roller followers back on?

Another Awesome video! Working on my 2004 Expi just in time.

You have been a tremendous help with my expedition. Thank you for posting these videos.

Do those cast iron tensioners work on the 5.4L 3V as well?

@FordTechMakuloco

5 жыл бұрын

yes

Need more help on 2v tritons.

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to do this!

I was SORELY close to getting upset about the special tools lmao- “like dang, he just pulled out 2 ford specific expensive tools…” then it all made sense at the end 😂

No phasers! If ford would had enough sense to put metal inserts in the heads for the spark plugs, this would have been an awesome engine. You make the job look easy, took me 2 days at home to do the same job.

@kevins9576

5 жыл бұрын

03 and newer ford doubled the amount of threads in the spark plug holes....... at least on the 4.6s they did anyway

If you need a 2v - just hit me up. Im here for all your magical mechanic needs. 2000 Harley F150.

Lol i was starting to think you'd show no love for the 2v thanks for the video I will be using it for referencing when the time comes at 200k miles. Engine is a work horse! 🐎

This is what I need to do to my 97 f150 lariat during cold months in winter I can hear the chain rattle when you first start it doesn't make noise during warmer months when It's above freezing I think the tensioner gasket is blown on the passenger side this is perfect Thanks you for posting these videos

How many miles on this 5.4?... Never mind, 189k, saw the odometer.

Quite possibly the best info/ how to videos out there. Thank you

Your The Best,, i wouldnt change the oil pump if it wasnt for you. Keep up the Great work

Thank you for taking the time to make this video..

Brian, Great video and fix - thank you! God bless Paul

Thanks this was a large help to have clear pictures and video to explain the process, also the upgraded oil pump helped prolong my trucks life

Thank you soooooo much Brian you are THE MAN!!!!!

awesome! this video is great, I love all the details that you went through...thanks man

Awesome job thank you for sharing your knowledge

Great video, thanks for sharing the knowledge!

Great job as always! It's always nice to watch people who have a good work ethic. :-)

best video out there step by step with great explanations Thank you Sr.

Love watching your videos Brian very good 👍🏽

I watch this video and all your videos everyday all day!

I'm about to rebuild my 5.4L 2v with a few performance upgrades which includes cylinder heads and camshafts and this is the part I was worried about the most. I've never rebuilt an engine with overhead cams. Thanks for showing me how easy it really is.

@urmommaahugehoe

2 жыл бұрын

What cams did you put in?

@theezeelife292

2 жыл бұрын

@@urmommaahugehoe Stage 2 cams from Modular Head Shop

Ive got a 9thread pi 2v head 5.4 i built with all mmr parts and JE pistons .10 over and running 18lbs of boost vmp gen 3 r blower . I absolutely love the 2 mod motors . Super reliable