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1998 Ford Expedition Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Engine, Exhaust.
Mileage: 100 miles.

Asked on March 15, 2012

Timing marks dont line back up

5.4l replaced timing chains and everything lined up. tensioners are on and looks good. I went to spin the motor by hand to see if everything lined up and when I got back to tdc, the timing marks didnt line up... is this normal.
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Replied on March 15, 2012

Did you put engine no.1 piston on compression stroke/TDC and align the cam and crank correctly to its marking as indicated in the repair manual

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 15, 2012

when I put it back together yes

Tiny Response from Diggy4u
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Replied on March 15, 2012

You sure its not on the exhaust stroke?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 15, 2012

Yes I'm sure. its 5.4l 2 cams, 2 chains, 2 gears on crank

Tiny Response from Diggy4u
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Replied on March 17, 2012

Did you get it running again?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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