How to replace the camshaft synchronizer on a Vulcan?

Remove camshaft synchronizer hold down bolt. Clean dirt and debris away from the base of the synchronizer. Lift the synchronizer up and out of the engine. Lubricate the new synchronizer by squirting oil into the oil holes. Lightly oil the gear and lower oil o-ring. Gently lower new synchronizer into the engine. Align the synchronizer.

What’s the best way to mark a synchronizer?

Mark the position of the trigger tooth in relation to the synchronizer body. A Sharpie or White-Out works great. Also mark the position of the synchronizer body in relation to the engine. This will give a general mark to align with when inserting the body. Remove camshaft synchronizer hold down bolt.

How is the trigger tooth aligned with the synchronizer?

The trigger tooth MUST be in the same relative position to the synchronizer body as the old assembly. With the synchronizer body aligned to the engine, make fine adjustments clockwise or counter clockwise to align the trigger tooth to the synchronizer body.

Why is my Ford Taurus Cam synchronizer not working?

This is a common problem on Ford systems that use this style of camshaft sensor. In particular the 3.0 and 3.8L engines. The internal bushings of the cam synchronizer housing will wear out and case the shaft to wobble which will damage the camshaft position sensor.

How can you tell if a camshaft synchronizer is running?

To watch out for these sounds, listen at the synchronizer’s base with a mechanic’s stethoscope. Pull the camshaft position sensor off and see if the rotating part has been making contact with the sensor.

Why are camshaft synchronizers necessary for sequential fuel injection?

Theories/Speculation. Camshaft synchronizers are most especially necessary for sequential fuel injection (also known as SFI), to function efficiently and properly. The synchronizer assembly has sensors attached to the top of them, and the sensors must be taken off to allow timing of the assembly as well as installation of the synchronizer.

How much is a 2006 Ford Taurus worth?

Replacement parts are easily available. Sluggish automatic transmission down shifting. I purchased my Taurus on April, 2019 for $700 with 141,000 miles on the odometer. It needed a lot of maintenance such as the replacement of the oilpump, rack and pinion, steering pump, mostly wear and tear parts.

Is the Ford Taurus still a good car?

It needed a lot of maintenance such as the replacement of the oilpump, rack and pinion, steering pump, mostly wear and tear parts. This vehicle still runs well, the engine and transmission are still running strong. My only issue is the transmission is slow to downshift, other than this, I am very pleased with the performance. It’s a great vehicle .

What kind of engine does a Ford Taurus have?

I traded a new Dodge with less then 2000 miles for my . The V-6 came with the WRONG engine breather valve in it and the RACK needed to be replaced at 2000 miles . My wife and I love our Taurus with the 3.0 V6 motor .

How to replace the camshaft synchronizer on a Vulcan?