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No hiccups or misfires today still running good and proper. That’s a wrap.
Great job on this, J!
I've read almost all of this thread from start to finish and am in awe how you overcame this b*tch of a job. Most people would've abandoned and towed it into a garage. Congrats on a job well done and on your perseverance! It is truly commendable!
I've noticed mine rattling more now at startup, even though I don't drive it that much. I already have the Melling high volume pump, cast iron gasket-less Melling tensioners and Melling guides. I also have 12 roller-followers for the passenger bank, even though it's not knocking (yet).
What would you say the most important step is to prevent the mishap which happened to you, when the timing screwed itself up once you took the tension off the chains? Does the engine have to be set at top dead center (TDC) prior to removing tension on the chain? Or do you need to lock the cams somehow?
I've never done this kind of a job on a Ford before. I did a timing set on a V6 Nissan truck from the 90's (belt, water pump, etc), but this is a whole different beast... the Nissan looked like a piece of cake compared to this VVT wonder. Thanks in advance!