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Need help installing a 5.4 timing chain

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Old 07-07-2009, 12:11 PM
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Need help installing a 5.4 timing chain

Hey guys I tried searching, but could not find anything for the 5.4
I'm installing new head gaskets in my 2000 expy with 187,000 miles on it.
does anybody have pictures for this installation?
I need to know what teeth does the chain go into.
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 04:37 PM
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At the opposite ends of each timing chain is a discolored link (usually copper). These discolored links go adjacent to the the timing mark on each sprocket.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 12:24 AM
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okay yes there is 3 discolored links one alone the other two together.
which side of the chain goes on the head?
And is there a special tool to help you hold the chain in place.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by carlos1212
okay yes there is 3 discolored links one alone the other two together.
which side of the chain goes on the head?
And is there a special tool to help you hold the chain in place.
on a 5.4L/6.8L, the single marked link lines up wit the crankshaft sprocket's mark. The 2 links that are side-by-side is where the camshaft sprocket timing mark lines up in the center of the two links.
JL
 
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