Engine head replacement and engine timing

RDSLATAN

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2001 FORD
168,000 MILES

How do you replace a head on a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac? The old one was machined wrong, and it will have to be replaced. How do I ensure proper timing once it is replaced by a different one, or do I need to replace the engine?

Friday, June 21st, 2013 AT 6:16 PM

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CADIEMAN

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Whoever cut the head should be responsible to make it right.

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Friday, June 21st, 2013 AT 7:57 PM

RDSLATAN

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That would be me hence the question.

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Friday, June 21st, 2013 AT 10:33 PM

RDSLATAN

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The bit broke, and tore through the threads. My fault my truck, so now what?

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Friday, June 21st, 2013 AT 10:35 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good evening,

This is a huge project since the engine is very tight to work with.

I attached a YouTube video for you to view of the head replacement. You will need a lot of patience for this project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSkbj0XTrsM

We remove the engine and do the work on an engine stand due to the lack of room.

Roy

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Friday, April 10th, 2020 AT 5:41 PM