Thread: need help timimg a 5.4
View Single Post
  #77  
Old 10-29-2013, 09:34 AM
Huskydude's Avatar
Huskydude
Huskydude is offline
New User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Good morning, I recently replaced the timing chains, guides, etc... in my 2002
F-150, when I removed the tensioners I found they had no gaskets behind them.
They appear to be the stock ones (milled sufaces) I'm wondering if it came out
of the factory like that ? The guy I bought the truck from has never done any
major engine work to it, certainly not "that kind of work", as he's way too lazy.
Anyway the new tensioners I purchased from Croyles have a built in O ring on the
back and seem to have eliminated the ticking noises it had during cold start up and
@ 1900 to 2100 rpms even after it was warmed up to normal operating temps.
I found this forum quite helpful during the whole process and wanted too say thank
you to everyone for posting their projects, I found most all of the answers to my
questions by simply reading though the entire thread, excellent tips too, like the
little dab of sealer on the crankshaft key, there's nothing worst than an oil leak,
especially when you think your all done !

Thanks again !
 
Reply Like