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....

 

[JJMaine]

In the words of Wrecker Rick, "Stand by folks, it's about to get western"

 

[Uncle Gump]

You might have to take the front tires off and lower the truck down to get the engine over the core support.

 

[Uncle Gump]

You will also have to support the front of the transmission. It will want to drop when you separate the engine from it.

Floor jack and block of wood lightly under the bell housing... maybe a ratchet strap across the frame rails... something to catch it.

 

[JJMaine]

Got her out. Uncle Gump, I cheated and returned the 1 ton hoist and got the 2 ton. It was worth it I think because it lifted plenty high enough.

My buddies on the way with one of those heavy duty 4 wheeled carts. I'm going to set it in that and wheel it in the shop and then pick it back up to put it on the stand.