• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

4.6 crankshaft replacement with the heads still on.

  • Thread starter Thread starter dniksich
  • Start date Start date Dec 2, 2020
D

dniksich

New Member
May 10, 2020
13
0
1
Indiana
Dec 2, 2020
#1
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • #1
Long story short, can it be done? I'm working on a friends 03 4.6 procharged mustang and it started knocking while being tuned. The tuner said it was a rod knock but I haven't pulled it apart yet. The engine is out and on a stand but the more I'm looking into it the more complicated it looks. This is the first time working on a 4.6 so I figured I better find out what I'm getting into before starting on it. I'm reading about crankshaft and camshaft alignment tools? I know I can't spin it with the timing chain off or I'm bending valves but can I pull the cams out so the valve don't open, then spin it? Thanks for any suggestions.
 
D

dniksich

New Member
May 10, 2020
13
0
1
Indiana
Dec 2, 2020
#2
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • #2
Well, never mind. I pulled the pan and checked the rods. 3 bearings were shot with 1 a catastrophic failure. Took the rod out with it so it's gonna be a total build now.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
Knocking after pull- went away?
  • Connormcclark
  • Oct 6, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
232
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Oct 6, 2025
gkomo
S
Timing chain, guides and tensioner installation (Possible orientation in Intake Stroke)
  • StallionMax
  • Sep 21, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
400
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Sep 24, 2025
StallionMax
S
Suspension End link replacement size
  • Teen'93stang5.0
  • May 12, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
150
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 20, 2026
Teen'93stang5.0
L
Help with 1986 GT 5 Speed Please
  • Lcasada1999
  • Mar 20, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
7
Views
267
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 21, 2026
CAMTWO1070
H
Ongoing Battle With Hydraulic Lifters
  • hailer06
  • Jun 8, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
7
Views
292
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 9, 2026
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?