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Where is the camshaft sensor on a 2000 ford explorer?

Where is the camshaft sensor on a 2000 ford explorer?

The CMP (Camshaft Position Sensor) on the 2000 Explorer 4.0L OHV engine is located on the top back side of the engine just behind the intake manifold.

How do you remove a cam positioning sensor?

Disconnect the electrical connector on the sensor by simply pulling it off. Remove the 10mm bolt in the bracket on top of the sensor securing it to the block. Twist the bracket and lift the sensor out of the block. Install the sensor and secure it in reverse order of removal. When the cam positioning sensor goes bad, it sets a code.

Where is the cam position sensor on a Ford 4.0?

by Don Bowman. The cam position sensor on a Ford 4.0 V6 is located on the dipstick side of the engine in the forward part of the block. The computer uses the camshaft sensor to determine the firing of the fuel injectors at the appropriate valve timing.

How does a cam sensor work on a car?

The cam sensor is a hall-effect device composed of a magnet and revolving pole piece. As the pole piece passes close to the magnet, an electrical pulse is produced, which is read by the computer as a location of the cam relative to the valve opening.

How to read alignment specifications in quickspecs?

The caster in this vehicle is read four degrees plus or minus one half degrees (.5°). The vehicles actual caster angles are within specifications. The camber angle is read one degree plus or minus 30 minutes. The ( ‘ ) or minutes symbol is used to view or represent angles just like an actual clock.

How does a Ford Explorer Cam converter work?

The car ran a best of 9.80. 6 tenths is a pretty good pickup for just a cam swap. I know a bunch of folks are sour on the Explorer cam but I really needed the torque down low. The converter stalls at 1700 on my AODE and the factory cam bogs down off the line. With the explorer cam it had enough power to light them up off the line.

What is stock 5.0 Ford Explorer Cam experiment?

Stock 5.0 HO Explorer Cam Experiment. Here is a quote from a website I ran into. “Hey guys I just wanted to let you know the results from my Explorer Cam experiment. I ran at North Star in the sweltering heat several weeks ago with an automatic SN95 Convertible that weighs 4100 with driver.

When does Ho start on Ford Explorer Cam?

The Explorer cam doesn’t do that, it just makes power off idle all the way up”. Where its most noticeable, most people that have driven an HO powered car notice a “kick in the ass” feeling around 2500-2800 rpm when the cam starts making power. Its almost like plugging in an extra cylinder.

What’s the shift point on a Ford Explorer?

The converter stalls at 1700 on my AODE and the factory cam bogs down off the line. With the explorer cam it had enough power to light them up off the line. I was able to monkey with the shift points using my quarterhorse but didn’t get them quite right. It shifts at 4600 on the street every time which is perfect for the explorer power band.

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Ruth Doyle