5.4L Triton timing set, replace oil pump?

[762mm]

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!

 

[JExpedition07]

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!

The key is to make sure the tensioner arms are on the correct banks lol. That is how I lost time because it went loose. Once I checked my before pic I realized I had them in wrong. Just be sure to take a before pic once the cover is off because unlike the tensioners and guides they aren’t labeled clearly for each bank.

 

[Blksmk]

I'll be doing this in sept with the lockouts.

 

[07navi]

I'll be doing this in sept with the lockouts.

Bad idea.

 

[Blksmk]

Bad idea.

Thats your anti modification mindset again

Good idea for my project

 

[07navi]

Thats your anti modification mindset again

Good idea for my project

Bad idea for any project.

 

[Blksmk]

Bad idea for any project.

Thats your opinion all your opinions are negative to any modifications..

Locking out increases my torque. Which aids in with my turbo 5.4

 

[07navi]

Thats your opinion all your opinions are negative to any modifications..

Locking out increases my torque. Which aids in with my turbo 5.4

Good luck with that...……….