1998 Ford Expedition Repair Question
Topics covered: Compression, Engine, Exhaust.
Mileage: 100 miles.
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.
Answer
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
Replied on March 15, 2012
You sure its not on the exhaust stroke?
Replied on March 15, 2012
Yes I'm sure. its 5.4l 2 cams, 2 chains, 2 gears on crank