Installing timing chain

[fordracing82]

does anyone have any idea how difficult it is or how time consuming it is to install a new timing chain on a 5.0?? any suggestions?

 

[R2D2]

difficult NO, Time consuming Ya. Pulling all those accesories and brackets along with the balancer then the timing cover.

 

[fordracing82]

will any adjustments have to be made after everything is back together? i'm unfamiliar with this...

 

[vikingpower]

It aint too bad. Put a new front crank seal in when you do it. Also you can reuse the pan gasket so dont cut off the part of it that sits below the timing cover, even though the instructions tell you to

 

[vikingpower]

Also, why are wanting to put in a new one, you shouldnt have to as its a pretty stout double roller from the factory. you shouldnt be putting a new one in until you swap cams

 

[fordracing82]

Also, why are wanting to put in a new one, you shouldnt have to as its a pretty stout double roller from the factory. you shouldnt be putting a new one in until you swap cams

a friend of mine was parting out his 5.0 and sold it to me, brand new in package, for $10, so i couldn't pass it up...

 

[rd]

It's not really difficult, but the first time you do it, be prepared to spend 4 to 8 hours, and do it while the parts stores are open. You need a balancer puller. The hardest part is getting the waterpump bolts out if they have not been out before. There is risk of carnage here. Next deal is to clean everything.

Most gasket companies sell a timing cover gasket set just for this. Works great. Should include the front seal.

Drain the oil from at least the front sump before you fire the engine.

Remember the pesky bolts that hold the cover to the oil pan.

Gets easier the next time.

 

[vikingpower]

just wait then, it aint worth the trouble just to put a new timing set in and nothing else

 

[USAF91GT]

Pull the timing cover and waterpump as a single unit. Saves money on gaskets!