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4.6 3V short block

4.6 3V short block

Seeing the short block really puts into perspective how small these engines are.
This is why you run an oil separator
PCV systems allow copious amounts of oil into the intake tract...air/oil separators are important!
Head removal

Head removal

Always remove the freeze plugs from the engine block before attempting head removal.
4.6 3V long block

4.6 3V long block

4.6 3V long block

4.6 3V long block

Lash adjuster failure

Lash adjuster failure

This is what happens when a hydraulic lash adjuster fails
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