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    Expedition exhaust interchange

    From another forum about changing motors from 4.6 to 5.4: F-150 from 1997 to 2004 Heritage model years. exhaust: The collectors on the exhaust manifolds are set at different angles and locations. The 4.6 exhaust might not bolt up to 5.4 manifold. You may need to have a muffler shop modify your...
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    Expedition exhaust interchange

    Will a Expedition exhaust from 2001 4.6 fit a Expedition 99 EB 5.4; also would the 2001 o2 sensors work? I have a feeling they won't, although JC whitney shows the same system for both vehicles. I found a complete system on CL for $100. I'm not sure what shape its in.
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    Radiator Engine Flush, New head gaskets, problem Oil in antifreeze.

    Thanks, I had just watched a video on this. I feel better about it now. I wanted to ask here, because I know there is a lot of bad info out there. Dawn it is.
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    Radiator Engine Flush, New head gaskets, problem Oil in antifreeze.

    Looking for advise on flushing radiator/engine. I just put new head gaskets on so the oil problem is fixed Looking for best product to use for oil in water/antifreeze. Should I wait or do it immediately? Even if I need to wait for some reason, I'll drain and put new antifreeze. I want to do...
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    No start after new head gasket

    Thank you. Moose I was thinking the same thing. It turned pretty easy when I cranked. I also agree with the simple first approach. I Fixed -Low on fuel, crankshaft position sensor was unhooked, and a weak battery. I'm not sure the exact problem but, after I fixed these it started right up. I...
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    No start after new head gasket

    Thank you, I used right side front #1. I turned crank by hand a to make sure nothing was hitting.
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    No start after new head gasket

    Sorry it's a 99 5.4 2v pi intake. Thank you
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    No start after new head gasket

    OK I'm thinking, If I had the crank and cam marks in the correct position (crank at 6:00 and cams at about 11:00 and 1:00) then the #1 should be on compression, correct? Then on the exhaust stroke they will not line up. The only time they line up would be on compression stroke. I hope this is...
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    No start after new head gasket

    It was late last night so didn't checked for spark. The fuel rail had pressure. Checking for spark today. Bedrck, How can I tell if the piston is on the correct stroke. I knew it did in my head , just couldn't get my mind to understand. Ha. 180 out right. I haven't worked on something like...
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    No start after new head gasket

    Ok, i'm pulling my hair out here. After new head gaskets, valve job, my truck won't start. I lined up all the chain's marks with crank and cams marks. I had #1 TDC. This may be a stupid question, but does it matter if the piston is on intake stroke or exhaust stroke. I feel like I'm missing...
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    1998 Expedition Very Bad Swaying in Curves - Help

    yeah I usually take, or hide my keys. This time I left them out in case someone needed the truck.
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    1998 Expedition Very Bad Swaying in Curves - Help

    Just replaced rear control arms (upper) both sides were broken; I've read it's weak spot on 99 Expedition. Also replaced idler arm, both tie rods ends, sway bar stabilizers (bushings were busted out). It was all over the road. When I came home from vacation, I found the truck in this shape. I...
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    1999 5.4 Head Gasket

    Here's a very good article on 99-02 Ford 5.4l including the stock pi heads, improved cams, steel cranks. http://www.idmsvcs.com/2vmod/archive/babcox/eb40340.html
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    99 5.4 2v cam removal, head gasket.

    I'm removing the head. When I remove the windsor cam, is there a certain bolt pattern or pattern removing the journals, or any special advice I should follow. I can't find any info on the actually removal of the cam. If anyone has a like I would appreciate it. thanks
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    1999 5.4 Head Gasket

    Maybe I should start a new thread, but I'll ask here. timing chain on passenger has slack, any ideas what could cause this. The guide is also broken. The tensioner piston is not out as far as the other side, best I can tell. I thought I should ask before I finish tear down.
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