Timeing Chains

[Fordsgalore4]

I bought a 97 4.0 Motor to replace the old blown headgasket overhead a few times 4.0 out of my 99 with 210,000 miles. The motor I got was pull right before I bought it so I got to here it run and it has timing chain noise all the time and sounds like a tractor the dash says 325,000 miles and the motor is way to clean and ran way to good for the mount of miles so I gave him 200 bucks in hope I can just do a time chains replacement or replace the tensioners and cassettes and leave the chains

 

[rb142]

Sounds like it wasn't the original engine to that donor vehicle, but if it runs ok, it is still a deal at $200. While you have it out, replace ALL of the timing components and the front and rear seals. Then you should be good to go.