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  1. J

    4.0 SOHC Timing Issue

    I don't understand why they get a bad rap other than being differently designed from the other Ford engines. Good horsepower and they go forever with proper maintenance. I got this one with 215K on it and at 219K is when the timing chain guides let go. When I opened the engine up, I could...
  2. J

    4.0 SOHC Timing Issue

    Thanks for the reply. Did some digging and finally found what I was looking for. I was worried I could be half a round out (or worse) and I did not need any catastrophic damage. Thanks to some YouTube videos and that timing toolset, I was able to get everything in time correctly and I'm...
  3. J

    4.0 SOHC Timing Issue

    2005 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 with the 4.0 SOHC engine. Had a timing chain guide fail so I took my truck to a family friend to have all of the chains and guides replaced. He has the chains, sprockets, and guides replaced but has had an accident before he could finish. The truck is now in my garage...
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