99 Expedition V10 Swap!!!
#34
#35
I don't know about the special tool, but yea, pop out the insert from the back once you remove the silicone plug. I use a small blunt punch for the inserts.
Once the insert is popped/removed, each pin has a small catch inside the connector. I use a small very thin flat blade screwdriver to get between the catch and pin. While inserting the screwdriver, pull slightly on the pin wire and it will pull free from the connector.
A special tool would be handy, - I'm always replacing connectors lol.
Once the insert is popped/removed, each pin has a small catch inside the connector. I use a small very thin flat blade screwdriver to get between the catch and pin. While inserting the screwdriver, pull slightly on the pin wire and it will pull free from the connector.
A special tool would be handy, - I'm always replacing connectors lol.
#37
Got the engine back yesterday, Threw out my back in the process of unloading it though.
This is the only damage that was done to the engine when it threw number 9 rod. It messed up the crank journals and number 4 rod. At the bottom of the cylinder you can see where it nicked the block, it also scratched the cylinder walls, but with 030 over, it cleaned up.
This is the only damage that was done to the engine when it threw number 9 rod. It messed up the crank journals and number 4 rod. At the bottom of the cylinder you can see where it nicked the block, it also scratched the cylinder walls, but with 030 over, it cleaned up.
Last edited by trav2210; 03-16-2011 at 10:22 AM.
#39
I had a complete rebuild done to them. New lifters and new OE cams. Have a complete new timing set, and guides and all. Id love to port and polish them myself, but i don't know that i have the time or expertise right now. The heads are a 2000 model year, and I'm thinking i will go ahead and have the spark plug holes re-threaded right away.
Good idea or bad?
Good idea or bad?
#40
#42
are you using OE cams due to money? i would try and find aftermarkets the OE cams dont make good power till past 3,000 RPM.
i know my lil 4.6 doesnt make max power till 4,200 RPM
thats why when i get some money to rebuild a 5.4 i have im deff going to buy some aftermarket cams.
Looking good other wise!! this should be awesome
i know my lil 4.6 doesnt make max power till 4,200 RPM
thats why when i get some money to rebuild a 5.4 i have im deff going to buy some aftermarket cams.
Looking good other wise!! this should be awesome
#43
yeah, I'm thinking some aftermarket cams will do the trick, but for now the OE's will work out fine. I am in the Navy so i'm working on a small budget (assuming they pass the bill to keep paying me). As far as porting and polishing, i'm not too worried about the amount of gain i can get there. I would in turn gain some top end horsepower, but would sacrifice my bottom end torque, which is not something i want to lose (Truck vs Car).
I was wondering what the best route would be on the Spark plugs. Do i get helicoils put in, or weld up or what. Let me know what all seems to work.
I am also in need of a PI intake manifold with the Throttle Body on it. Apparently the manifold i have is for non-PI heads or just a weird casting. The back hole on the passenger side head does not line up with the water jacket. On my 5.4 the water jacket isn't even used, but on the v10 it is. That being said, does anyone have a lead on a decent intake manifold with the throttle body and adapter?
I was wondering what the best route would be on the Spark plugs. Do i get helicoils put in, or weld up or what. Let me know what all seems to work.
I am also in need of a PI intake manifold with the Throttle Body on it. Apparently the manifold i have is for non-PI heads or just a weird casting. The back hole on the passenger side head does not line up with the water jacket. On my 5.4 the water jacket isn't even used, but on the v10 it is. That being said, does anyone have a lead on a decent intake manifold with the throttle body and adapter?
Last edited by trav2210; 03-16-2011 at 04:47 PM.
#44
On the plug holes.
NO ,don't use helicoils! They fail.
If you want to do it right, get a time sert kit with 10 inserts. It will be more expensive then helicoils but the timeserts will last forever.
Not sure of where to find a intake-manifold.( I think Jbrew has a site for stuff like that)
I have a 5.4 throttle body with 10,000 miles on it ,if that would work for ya.
Phil
NO ,don't use helicoils! They fail.
If you want to do it right, get a time sert kit with 10 inserts. It will be more expensive then helicoils but the timeserts will last forever.
Not sure of where to find a intake-manifold.( I think Jbrew has a site for stuff like that)
I have a 5.4 throttle body with 10,000 miles on it ,if that would work for ya.
Phil