Rev Stan
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- December 25, 2011
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- City, State
- Washington, Indiana via Orlando, Florida
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1992 Ford Explore 4 X 4
1992 Ford Explorer 4 X 4 4.0 L EFI Automatic Trans
WON’T START, SLOW TURN OVER AFTER REACHING OPERATING TEMP
After engine gets warm (operating temp) will not restart, acts as if timing way way advanced or very hot approaching seizing or battery is really low voltage wise. Problem became apparent after the drivers side head was removed and repaired. Repairs also included installing a new battery, alternator and starter.
After vehicle sits for about 30 minutes or so it restarts totally normal and runs fine. Absolutely no indication of the engine running HOT during operation.
Number 6 plug broke at threads and then easy-out broke so head had to be removed.
Drilled out plug hole and repaired with a Heli-Coil which was easy and works extremely well.
I ordered a Fel Pro head gasket set, part number HS9724 PT-1, knowing they are dependable gaskets. Now comes the confusing part I discovered after I developed the No Start Heat problem. Both head gaskets in the set were identical (no indication on the gasket as to Left or Right side gasket). When the head gaskets are purchased individually there is a Right and Left gasket listed and the gaskets are not the same (referring to water port positions). Checked this out at my local Advanced Auto Parts store.
Reassembled engine, topped off fluids, pressurized fuel system and started the engine. Idled just fine, no leaks and all seemed well. After test driving the vehicle about 10 miles all seemed well.
Good oil pressure, temperature in a normal operating range, electrical system charging ----- great no problems and job is done.
Turned vehicle off, checked again for any leaks and all looked good. Decided to restart the vehicle and when I turned the key the engine acted like either the timing was way advanced or engine is extremely hot or a bad battery . Very slow and draggy to not turning over any. Temp gage still shows engine in normal range (NOT HOT). The engine does not smell hot and shows no indication of being overheated.
Not sure how or why the recent repair would create this problem.
Thank you in advance for any ideas or information and your assistance shall be deeply appreciated.
WON’T START, SLOW TURN OVER AFTER REACHING OPERATING TEMP
After engine gets warm (operating temp) will not restart, acts as if timing way way advanced or very hot approaching seizing or battery is really low voltage wise. Problem became apparent after the drivers side head was removed and repaired. Repairs also included installing a new battery, alternator and starter.
After vehicle sits for about 30 minutes or so it restarts totally normal and runs fine. Absolutely no indication of the engine running HOT during operation.
Number 6 plug broke at threads and then easy-out broke so head had to be removed.
Drilled out plug hole and repaired with a Heli-Coil which was easy and works extremely well.
I ordered a Fel Pro head gasket set, part number HS9724 PT-1, knowing they are dependable gaskets. Now comes the confusing part I discovered after I developed the No Start Heat problem. Both head gaskets in the set were identical (no indication on the gasket as to Left or Right side gasket). When the head gaskets are purchased individually there is a Right and Left gasket listed and the gaskets are not the same (referring to water port positions). Checked this out at my local Advanced Auto Parts store.
Reassembled engine, topped off fluids, pressurized fuel system and started the engine. Idled just fine, no leaks and all seemed well. After test driving the vehicle about 10 miles all seemed well.
Good oil pressure, temperature in a normal operating range, electrical system charging ----- great no problems and job is done.
Turned vehicle off, checked again for any leaks and all looked good. Decided to restart the vehicle and when I turned the key the engine acted like either the timing was way advanced or engine is extremely hot or a bad battery . Very slow and draggy to not turning over any. Temp gage still shows engine in normal range (NOT HOT). The engine does not smell hot and shows no indication of being overheated.
Not sure how or why the recent repair would create this problem.
Thank you in advance for any ideas or information and your assistance shall be deeply appreciated.