Camshaft Synchronizer alignment tool

[everythinghurts]

I'm having a VERY hard timing finding a synchronizer alignment tool for my 95 Explorer 4.0. It's a pushrod engine. Local stores like Autozone or O'REILLY only have the tools for 96 3.0.

I bought a Dorman Camshaft Position Sensor 689-110 and can't find the alignment tool that will help me get the part into the right place.

Does anyone know where I can get this tool or a part number?

The caps from the local parts stores don't go over the synchronizer.
I'm going to post a pic of the synchronizer.

I will do my best to provide any more details as needed.

 

[Turdle]

This kit at rockauto, under 5 bux, has all of them

Listed under 2000 V8 in ignition section

2000 FORD EXPLORER 5.0L V8 Camshaft Synchronizer Alignment Kit | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

 

[everythinghurts]

This kit at rockauto, under 5 bux, has all of them

Listed under 2000 V8 in ignition section

2000 FORD EXPLORER 5.0L V8 Camshaft Synchronizer Alignment Kit | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

The info listed for the Explorer is for 96-01

I need one to fit a 95. The ones I've tried only line up.

This kit at rockauto, under 5 bux, has all of them

Listed under 2000 V8 in ignition section

2000 FORD EXPLORER 5.0L V8 Camshaft Synchronizer Alignment Kit | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

The part info for the Explorer lists for 1996-2001
I need for a 1995. The ones I've tried only line up they don't go over.

 

[Turdle]

Look at the link again. Firs set with 5 tools. The one on far left, scroll thru pics to see bottom view. That looks like the one you need

 

[everythinghurts]

Look at the link again. Firs set with 5 tools. The one on far left, scroll thru pics to see bottom view. That looks like the one you need

so the one marked with the blue arrow?
Even though in the part info showing the blue line it is for 1996-2001?

This will work for a 4.0 1995 Explorer?

 

[Turdle]

so the one marked with the blue arrow?
Even though in the part info showing the blue line it is for 1996-2001?

This will work for a 4.0 1995 Explorer?

Look at top 5 piece set. You are looking at 4 piece set

Left one, grey color. For 4 bux and change it's worth a shot

 

[everythinghurts]

Look at top 5 piece set. You are looking at 4 piece set

Left one, grey color. For 4 bux and change it's worth a shot

Sorry I added the picture lol

 

[Turdle]

No such thing as a tool which fits 1996-2001. There are at least 4 different for that year range
My 2000 used the black one for instance.

 

[everythinghurts]

No such thing as a tool which fits 1996-2001. There are at least 4 different for that year range
My 2000 used the black one for instance.

I'm assuming each tool fits a specific year

No such thing as a tool which fits 1996-2001. There are at least 4 different for that year range
My 2000 used the black one for instance.

The part you are suggesting doesnt look like it would be deep enough to fit

 

[Pete Deering]

I'm assuming each tool fits a specific year

The part you are suggesting doesnt look like it would be deep enough to fit

The 95 X vin does not used a alignment tool. The

Synchronizer has a window on it . per your part number. See my writeup on installing it.​

Can CMP Synch be changed with engine in place (4.0 OHV)?

See my e-mail to you...

www.explorerforum.com

 

[Pete Deering]

The 95 X vin does not used a alignment tool. The

Synchronizer has a window on it . per your part number. See my writeup on installing it.​

Can CMP Synch be changed with engine in place (4.0 OHV)?

See my e-mail to you...

www.explorerforum.com

This is the alignment tools. Look at the long line and the short line on the window. The edge of the vane is in the background. 1/2 line initial, full line is final. Some replace units do not have the short line. you just need to have the full Line at the edge of the vane ( right side if vane)at final installation point.

 

[410Fortune]

Bingo!! 94 and 95 use the sight glass sensor not alignment tool

However instead of re using the 95 sight glass sensor you should seriously consider installing a 1996 cam synchronizer and use the 96 alignment tool

The 94/95 cam synchro can no longer be purchased and many many forum member that have gone before you have used the 96 style synchro

If you must use the 95 sight glass sensor then I have posted the instructions for the proper alignment on this forum more than once. They old Haynes manual had a detailed section on install and setup

 

[everythinghurts]

Bingo!! 94 and 95 use the sight glass sensor not alignment tool

However instead of re using the 95 sight glass sensor you should seriously consider installing a 1996 cam synchronizer and use the 96 alignment tool

The 94/95 cam synchro can no longer be purchased and many many forum member that have gone before you have used the 96 style synchro

If you must use the 95 sight glass sensor then I have posted the instructions for the proper alignment on this forum more than once. They old Haynes manual had a detailed section on install and setup

Hello
I didn't realize that I could use a 96 part in my 95.
Could you possibly tell me exactly which synchronizer I would actually need?
I went to rockauto to look and there seems to be a few options
My Explorer details: 1995 Ford Truck Explorer 2WD 4.0L FI OHV 6cyl

I appreciate any and all help on getting the right part.

Some parts mention 123mm or 133 mm shaft as well.

 

[410Fortune]

Yes there are two different heights it is silly…

Can you measure the shaft on your 95 synchro?

The 96-97 trucks use a similar 3 wire sensor,
They simply got rid of the sight glass setup

94-95 were the first years of the cam synchronizer lol

There are some threads on this forum about the proper procedure for using the 96 sensor let me see if I can search them out

 

[everythinghurts]

Yes there are two different heights it is silly…

Can you measure the shaft on your 95 synchro?

The 96-97 trucks use a similar 3 wire sensor,
They simply got rid of the sight glass setup

94-95 were the first years of the cam synchronizer lol

There are some threads on this forum about the proper procedure for using the 96 sensor let me see if I can search them out

Forgive me but what part am I supposed to actually measure on the synchronizer?

 

[410Fortune]

Looks like the 123mm unit to me! But let’s find the threads of those who went before us!

I believe the distance they reference is the mounting flange to tip as show in red

 

[410Fortune]

Yup 123mm 3 wire

1995 Explorer 4.0 cam position sensor/synchronizer.

! Does anybody know about the 95 explorer 4.0 sensor and synchronizer? Is it the same or different than the 96,97,98 item? - 96 and beyond are available on ebay for $40- $60 which includes the synchronizer, the sensor and the alignment tool. Could I buy one for a 96 or beyond and have it fit...

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[410Fortune]

1996 Explorer Sport 4.0L OHV Camshaft syncronizer positioning

Hey from SC, This is my first post on the forum, so forgive me if this is an issue that has already been identified or addressed. I have pulled and rebuilt the engine from my 96 explorer sport. I bought the special tool and went to reinstall the camshaft synchronizer. The issue is that I have...

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[everythinghurts]

1996 Explorer Sport 4.0L OHV Camshaft syncronizer positioning

Hey from SC, This is my first post on the forum, so forgive me if this is an issue that has already been identified or addressed. I have pulled and rebuilt the engine from my 96 explorer sport. I bought the special tool and went to reinstall the camshaft synchronizer. The issue is that I have...

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So I looked up a 1996 Ford Truck Explorer 2WD 4.0L FI OHV 6cyl on Autozone. Again my truck is a 1995 2WD 4.0.

But for the 96 I found this part on Autozone
Synchronizer


it's 123mm
Would this work on my 95?

 

[410Fortune]

Yes that is the correct part
It should come with the alignment tool? Many of them do anymore

I believe you will also need the wiring pigtail, I do not think the 95 wiring plug fits the 96 sensor
Did yo read the threads I posted?