Are there any Ford primary timing chain tensioners?

These are Brand New OEM Ford Upgraded Iron Primary Timing Chain Tensioners. These Tensioners feature a Fixed Racthet System that never allows the chain to loosen. This can be an extreme benefit if there is ever a loss of oil pressure. Write the First Review!

How to replace the timing chain on a Ford F-150?

Remove the air intake. Remove the ignition coils. Unbolt the oil dipstick tube from the block and move it out of the way. Unbolt the power steering reservoirs and move them to the side. Remove the PCV tube. Disconnect vacuum hoses connecting to the valve cover.

How long does it take to replace timing system on Ford truck?

While system replacement in Ford Modular engines is not particularly difficult, the repair is timely and most of the labor hours for the service are spent removing the accessories, valve covers, and the timing cover. Based on one popular labor guide, timing system replacement in 3V 5.4L Ford F-150 trucks requires 11.8 hours of labor.

When do you need a timing chain replacement?

Signs a timing chain needs to be replaced include: Later model variable valve timing (VVT) applications will trigger engine codes indicating failure to be able to fully control camshaft timing. A VVT system failing over time can develop engine rattles at start-up and/or in operation.

How to remove timing chain from Ford 5.4L engine?

This video covers the remove, installation, and technical aspects of the timing drive system in applications utilizing the Ford 5.4L engine.

Where can I get a timing chain replacement kit for my F-150?

5.4L 3V F-150 Complete Timing Chain Replacement Kit Some parts in this kit are purchased in bulk from Ford Motor Company and do not include individual packaging. It is up to you to verify these are the correct part numbers for your vehicle. NO RETURNS ON THESE PARTS.

What happens if your timing chain is too loose?

When the timing chain becomes too loose or the tensioner breaks, the most hopeful outcome is a stall or an engine that won’t start. The worst case scenario is having a valve hit a piston.

Why does my Ford 5.4 Triton make noise?

Ford 5.4 Triton Engine Rattle Timing Chains – YouTube Excessive slack in the timing chain causing noise, check engine light, misfires poor fuel economy, no power, and pinging. Excessive slack in the timing chain causing noise, check engine light, misfires poor fuel economy, no power, and pinging. Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading… Close

Why are timing chain tensioners used in drag racing?

When drag raced on sticky tires, the tensioners would over ratchet, cuasing premature front cam-journal wear. We have modified the tensioners to eliminate the ratchet mecahnism for drag racing, but kept it for street, open-track, or road racing.

What kind of tensioner does Ford Racing use?

Also as a FYI Ford Racing no longer uses the plastic tensioner in their timing kits also, they all include the upgraded Steel tensioner as shown above in our post. MMR has never seen the “over ratchet” condition mentioned in the SHM book, but as many know, many of the SHM “findings” were incorrect.

What causes a 5.4 Triton engine to start?

As noted above, rattles, strange sounds, and a rough engine start are the most common symptoms for timing chain, tensioner, or cam phaser problems. Blowing spark plugs with the engine running isn’t exactly what you would expect to happen often. Regardless, exactly this happened to some 5.4 Triton engines right from the start in 1997.

What causes timing chain to rattle on Triton?

The loosened timing chain will rattle like mad and damage plastic timing chain guides. These plastic pieces can become fully detached from metal surfaces over time thus enabling metal-to-metal contact of the timing chain and metal carriers guides were attached to. No reason to tell you that this can damage the timing chain further.

Are there any Ford primary timing chain tensioners?