1994(and others?) camshaft synchronizer install

[jaymegriffiths]

Original poster: Jaymegriffiths

Difficulty:
7-9 out of 10 (depending on circumstances)

Time to install:
With engine out: 10-20 minutes
Engine in vehicle: unknown(estimated 45min)

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This method is for installing a camshaft synchronizer into the back of the engine.

Tools needed:
-razor blade
-ruler
-set of metric wrenches
-set of sockets (3/8)
-ratchet
1/2" breaker bar
-unknown size socket (for turning over engine)
If in vehicle:
3/8 extensions

Parts needed:
Camshaft synchronizer
masking tape
valve cover gasket (passenger side)

Step 1. Remove belts if still on engine.
Step 2. If not already un-installed, loosen and remove hold down clamp before removing Old plug or broken/malfunctioning cam-synchro.
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Step 3. Remove valve cover
Step 4. Using 1/2" breaker bar, turn engine clockwise using the big crankshaft pulley bolt. bring engine cylinder #1 to TDC compression stroke (when both valves are closed). The #1 cylinder is the one closest to the front passenger side.http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss32/jaymegriffiths/rangerothers4015.jpg
Step 5. Using the ruler, cut a piece of masking tape 34mm long, exactly. http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss32/jaymegriffiths/rangerothers4016.jpg
step 6.
stick tape on the left side of the line on the crankshaft pulley and turn engine clockwise until the timing needle points at the end of the tape:
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Step 7. Insert cam synchronizer into its socket in the back of the engine, at a 90 degee angle to the back of the blcok, with the c shaped piece pointed open end towards the driver side and on the far left mark.http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss32/jaymegriffiths/rangerothers4017.jpg
since the gear is hylical, it will rotate as it goes into the engine and hopfully slips right into the oil pump. drive gear. If it does not, try wiggling it around it should drop in. replace hold down clamp, and make sure c shape lines up with the far right line on the sight glass now, perfectly, then tighten hold down. plug in and your done.
if anyone finds error in this please let me know immediately.

[ForOffRoadDriving]

i believe its a 22mm used on the crank pulley to rotate the engine if you want to add that to your write up. looks pretty thorough and detailed, nice job!

[jaymegriffiths]

i believe its a 22mm used on the crank pulley to rotate the engine if you want to add that to your write up. looks pretty thorough and detailed, nice job!
im pretty sure its 32mm. other wise ours is WAY off. 32mm should equal 26*.
thanks it took a ton of homework and im fairly sure there is no other writeups on the internet about this process. i have the ford mechanics instructions