WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Great progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 After watching a couple of videos, I realize that I'm supposed to have a Cam Tool Set (OTC 6682) in order to change the timing chain. None of my local parts stores rent that tool though. Is it necessary? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 I ended up just ordering the tool. Why not? In for a penny, in for $1000 worth of new tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) Wow, expensive! Must be gold or platinum plated ... macbwt had suggested open end wrenches + vise grip at one point ... https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-37100-Timing-Tool-Ford/dp/B06Y2B6C1Z/ Edited August 27, 2017 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 In for a penny, in for a pound! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Yeah, it was kind of expensive, and the post office screwed up the delivery. But I did get the water pump and timing chain replaced today. Now I get to start putting everything back together tomorrow. It's exciting to finally see the end in sight. I'm other good news, my refund finally came through today for the engine that never got delivered. Which is good, because I had to go buy ANOTHER couple of tools today. Lol. Hopefully I'll be driving the car again by next weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 September is shaping up to be a good month, continued success! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have another quick question that I'll probably find the answer to myself in a few more minutes. When I replaced the water pump, about 1.5 liters of coolant spilled into the oil pan. I've drained all the coolant and let sit for about 45 minutes. Is this something that I should be worried about? Should I pull the oil pan and clean it thoroughly, or is that little bit of coolant not a big deal? Or is there a way to clean it without pulling the pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I did some Google searching and the consensus was to change the oil as soon as possible. The water would burn off, but the glycol could be an issue. I put the plug back in and ran a liter or so of water through. If there's coolant at all left, it's probably less than a teaspoon. Once I get the engine back and, and the vehicle running, I'll do an oil change after a couple hundred miles when it's hot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 If you still have the engine on the stand, might even consider opening the oil drain plug and pouring in 5-10 quarts of cheapest 5w20 oil from the top, let it drain out into a catchbasin, then putting in a synblend 5w20 (or Pennzoil conventional 5w20 meeting the ford spec) before even attempting to install/startup the engine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I'm getting very close to the finish line. The engine is put back together, and the transmission is inches from being back on. I just need another set of hands to help me line it up. I'll also need help when I mount it back in the car. Luckily I have some help coming tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be driving it by Thursday night. I little road trip might be in order, after I get the wheels aligned. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 The engine is back in!!! One minor problem (of course) - while pushing the engine under the car, I forgot to take the dipstick out and snapped off the head of it. Fortunately, I still have the old one. But getting it out could be a pain. My options are, a.) use a dowel with a bit of super glue on the end and try to pull it out, b.) use a small drill bit and drill into it and try to pull it out, c.) remove the valve cover and pull it out that way. I'm going to try the drill method first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Small dental pick should help pry it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 The engine is back in!!! One minor problem (of course) - while pushing the engine under the car, I forgot to take the dipstick out and snapped off the head of it. Fortunately, I still have the old one. But getting it out could be a pain. My options are, a.) use a dowel with a bit of super glue on the end and try to pull it out, b.) use a small drill bit and drill into it and try to pull it out, c.) remove the valve cover and pull it out that way. I'm going to try the drill method first. Unfortunately I do not have any helpful suggestions but I don't feel comfortable with the idea of drilling into it and trying to pull it out. How many attempts and how many holes do you drill before it looks like Swiss cheese..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Not sure what the broken part looks like but a long needle nose pliers or hemostat such as available from Harbor Freight might work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Ok, I'm almost done with this job!! I'm just putting all the wiring back in place, but there are two connections that have me puzzled. The first is a big connector that seems to want to connect between the cooling fan and the engine. That's where it naturally wants to lay. I can't find the other end though. I seriously don't remember taking it off. The second is a thin green wire that seems to go back toward the firewall. I can't find anything to plug it in to. Does anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 The first one connects down below on the transmission I believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 The first one connects down below on the transmission I believe. So you believe that I've got it upside down? It's very possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Never mind. I get what you're saying. I think you may be right. I'll check on it first thing in the morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I wanna say the second is possibly a cylinder head temp sensor? But not sure on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 The first one connects down below on the transmission I believe. Mac, you were 100% right. I found it in less than 10 seconds. I love your videos, by the way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I wanna say the second is possibly a cylinder head temp sensor? But not sure on that. I Googled that, and it doesn't appear to be that connector. It doesn't have any markings at all, except for the word "push." That leads me to think that maybe it's something aftermarket, like maybe something for the remote starter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 That green wire connector is a power steering pressure connector. My Ford dealership has a catalog with all connections broken down by the amount of wires, and has pics. Now to get it plugged in. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Nice legwork 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decojuicer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Everything is back together, but the stupid thing won't crank. Not even a little. It's acting like a bad starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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