4.0L SOHC Pulling the SOHC for inspection

[gaz]

@red78ta

Yes the connecting rod bolts are one time use; it is because of thread stretch. I have measured the used verses new, it is real...same goes for head bolts. Because of this, if you are doing anything fancy to the bottom end, use the old hardware until ready for assembly.

ARP does make a V-6 set for the 2.9l and 4.0l OHV (part# 153-6001)

, I am not certain that it will fit the SOHC 4.0 but I would be SUPER surprised if they didn't. They are a out $70 for the set, Summit sells them; should be easy to determine if compatible.

NOTE
The ARP nuts do require a small amount of machining to work with the Cologne (Ford) V-6's.

 

[red78ta]

@gaz thanks! Yea I had read the ARP bolts had more force and thus required some machining to keep things “round” or something. I’m avoiding machining as we don’t have one in town and to leave you have to take a plane or ferry, lol. I’ve got head bolts (oreiley’s carried those) too.

Today I gapped the rings and installed them. Cleaned up some more stuff, now I really am just waiting on those conrod bolts and nuts. They shipped yesterday so hopefully soon!