4.0 SOHC removal

[85_Ranger4x4]

Never used that style. I have a valve spring compressor that hooks onto the spring and compresses it. It works, but I think one of these days I’d like a bench mounted one to use if I have the heads off

I suspect it is something goofy for mod motors since that is all that is listed for applications.

 

[JJMaine]

This looks just like the one Fordtechmakeuloco uses in his timing video only he has the OTC version which is $200.

I don't think you'll need that unless you plan to pull the heads apart...

I didn't think so either Uncle Gump except in the timing video he takes his camshaft out and he wasn't even removing the heads. I'll have to go back and watch them again to see why exactly he wanted the roller followers and camshafts out....

Will I be able to just take the camshaft gears off and remove the heads completely without taking the camshafts out?

I was thinking if the heads weren't flat then I'd find a good machine shop to give them the full monty so I know they are top top shape. Hopefully they are fine since I never overheated the engine....