Cam pos. sensor help!

[redneckfordf2502002]

I have a 94 Ford Explorer 4x4. It is a 4.0L V6
I need to put the camshaft position sensor back in. Does the red line go between the two lines in the glass?
Trav

 

[RonD]

The engine needs to be set to #1 firing TDC first, then you can install CPS and line it up.

There are TWO TDCs on 4 stroke engines, crankshaft rotates twice for one complete cycle.
One exhaust TDC and one compression(firing) TDC << this is the one you want

Look here for CPS setup:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/4_0-camshaft_synchronizer.shtml

 

[adsm08]

On his the crank actually needs to be PAST TDC.

Installation, California Ranger and Explorer

After performing Steps 1-15 above, rotate crankshaft until TDC mark on the damper is accessible. If not present, place an additional mark on the damper at 26 degrees After Top Dead Center (ATDC). This position is 34mm (1.34 inches) counterclockwise from the Top Dead Center (TDC) mark.




Position No. 1 cylinder to 26° ATDC between compression and ignition stroke. (Both intake and exhaust valves must be closed with TDC mark on vibration damper at pointer.)
Lubricate oil pump drive pinion, flange and O-ring on assembled oil pump drive gear and CID sensor with SM-2C 1013-A oil. Do not get oil above mounting flange.




Item Part Number Description
1 12K073 CID Sensor (California Only)
2 E853103-S O-Ring
3 6846 Oil Pump Drive Assembly
4 6007 Engine
5 12270 Distributor Hold-Down Clamp
6 E602550 Screw. Tighten to 17-21 Nm (13-15 Ft-Lb)
7 � Maximum Level for Pre-Oiling Drive Gear
8 � Minimum Level for Pre-Oiling Drive Gear

NOTE: Normal CID sensor rotation is clockwise viewed from top of CID sensor.

Align the CID sensor rotor as shown with the trailing edge of the vane lined up with the short mark at the left hand side of the plastic window.




Position the sensor above its hole at right angles to the block rear face, with the wiring connector pointing rearward.
Install the assembled CID sensor and oil pump drive gear into the engine. As the assembly is pushed into place, the camshaft gear will rotate the sensor vane clockwise toward the center of the window.




Rotate the CID sensor counterclockwise. Install clamp and screw finger-tight. Rotate the sensor back to its position at right angles to the back of the block.

 

[snake]

Good grief! Sounds way more complicated than a 4.2 using the synchro tool...

 

[redneckfordf2502002]

What I am doing is putting a 92 ranger engine into a 94 Explorer.
I can't pull the plug that goes in their on the ranger engine. How does it come out? I already pulled the hold down. I need it out to drop the cam pos sensor in so that I can get the intake back on plug the rest in and start driving the explorer so I can do more work on other projects.
Trav