Cheap 3V 5.4L timing/valve tools (pics inside)
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What does the wedge go in between? Can some one show one installed that has a front cover off? I am going to replace all adjusters and fillers on the passenger side of a 2005 5.4 3V Expedition. If I buy the special spring compressre $180 not sure if it will fit in on the last #4 cylinder. I can make a wedge, buy a new phaser bolt and remove the cam and will have access to change all the adjusters and followers at one time. Not sure where to put wedge????
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3 valve bStep by step cam swap with photos
came across some very helpful info on the use of the improved valve spring compressor used on 5.4 3v engines with photos. One of the photos is of the locking wedge installed with the front timing cover removed. Go to freedomracing.com at the top click on INSTRUCTIONALS , then down about the middle of the page to 3V CAM SWAP INSTRUCTIONAL PDF. Read through this abundance of helpful info. They only remove three followers on each side to change the cams. My question is, if I am changing the followers and adjusters on the passenger side only, can I just turn the crankshaft until the cam intake cam lobes are both straight up on each cylinder and (with the Stallion valve compressor) remove and replace all three on that cylinder. OR is there a better sequence to get the job done? Thanks for your replies.
Last edited by chriscraft; Oct 5, 2013 at 12:05 AM.