Tater55
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- Location
- Texas
- Vehicle Year
- 2000
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
Hello Everyone,
So a couple of months ago, I slowly started to tear into my 2000 3.0 FFV. I had lost compression after the engine was running really rough and I was unable to find the culprit. I started with the heads. I took them off and sent them to the machine shop. I got them back, but decided to pull the remainder of the engine and do a complete rebuild.
Fast forward to today, I currently have the block, crank, and flywheel in the machine shop as well getting worked on.
My main focus for this post is advice/pointers on what to look out for when reassembling the engine.
I plan on using the same lifters, pushrods, pistons, rocker arms. I will be ordering rings, bearings, timing kit, oil pump, gaskets, etc...
Obviously the timing chain is assembled in a certain manner. I’m also aware certain things like main caps, rod bolts, head bolts should be torqued to spec. What other components/sensors should I keep in mind while installing? I’ve heard about the CPS having to be installed a certain way as well?
This is my first engine I’ve torn apart and reassembled on my own. With that said, I am very mechanically inclined and am pretty knowledgeable of parts and how an engine functions. Just don’t have the time on tools rebuilding engines. I have friends and family who have worked on engines many times, I would just like some input from you guys/gals. Thank you in advance!
So a couple of months ago, I slowly started to tear into my 2000 3.0 FFV. I had lost compression after the engine was running really rough and I was unable to find the culprit. I started with the heads. I took them off and sent them to the machine shop. I got them back, but decided to pull the remainder of the engine and do a complete rebuild.
Fast forward to today, I currently have the block, crank, and flywheel in the machine shop as well getting worked on.
My main focus for this post is advice/pointers on what to look out for when reassembling the engine.
I plan on using the same lifters, pushrods, pistons, rocker arms. I will be ordering rings, bearings, timing kit, oil pump, gaskets, etc...
Obviously the timing chain is assembled in a certain manner. I’m also aware certain things like main caps, rod bolts, head bolts should be torqued to spec. What other components/sensors should I keep in mind while installing? I’ve heard about the CPS having to be installed a certain way as well?
This is my first engine I’ve torn apart and reassembled on my own. With that said, I am very mechanically inclined and am pretty knowledgeable of parts and how an engine functions. Just don’t have the time on tools rebuilding engines. I have friends and family who have worked on engines many times, I would just like some input from you guys/gals. Thank you in advance!