97' F150 synchronizer and sensor chamge

[@ctguy1955]

Thank You, this is the only video for My truck I could find. Most were V8's

[@gunsandprep7545]

Yeah I noticed main reason I put it up, I no longer have that truck but I'm glad you found the video useful

[@ctguy1955]

@@gunsandprep7545 I stripped the head off the bolt and the part with two pipes have the hoses off but I drilled into the broken bolt using a 1/4" bit and tried to be able to remove the heater outlet triangle part. I cant find anyone to sell a bolt for the new part ( that I cant get the old one off) or know what size to get until I can get the old one off. Your video does not show that part, I wonder if You edited it out ? The 2" pipe that goes down into the block has probably corroded and is stuck. Hammer time...

[@gunsandprep7545]

@@ctguy1955 honestly I forgot to record, it was a long day and I wanted to get it done

[@eduardofrias9484]

Gracias great video

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

ive been there before doing work on my truck at the side of the road cars driving by lol i have the same truck in an 03 i just did a power steering pump in the parking lot at some park lol

[@domls1317]

How's it driving?

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

@@domls1317 hey its been 3 years since that comment. and the f150 i have is still running fine. engine and trans and diff have well over 200 000 miles still zero issues all origonal. it needs front brakes and both lower ball joints other than that cant complain at all for a vehicle i bought for 800 bucks

[@Sons_of_Eden]

Great video man! I have to do this on a 2003 4.6l mountaineer. Not looking forward to it lol

[@tibbs2063]

How did you get the "y" heater hose out of the block? i have taken the 8mm bolt out. does it wiggle out? dang thing is in the way of accessing the sensor. i see in your video the Y (metal tubes for the heater are in, then bam you have them out of the block and have access to the sensor. i already have all the EGR stuff removed from a previous repair.

[@gunsandprep7545]

Yeah mine took a bit of force to pop out the first time I believe I used the wooden handle of a hammer so that I would not ruin the y pipe

[@gunsandprep7545]

Forgive me it's been a few years since I had the truck

[@metalmaniaxx]

What prompted you to have to replace this piece,and how did you come to the conclusion that this is the problem?

[@gunsandprep7545]

Multiple random miss fires, really bad gas milage, I tried changing plug wires and the coil pack, did a compression test and really it was the last thing that it boiled down to. You don't just have to find out what's wrong but also what's right with the vehicle

[@johntagle8926]

That’s where I’m at. All the other stuff was ok. I hope after this I’ll be riding smooth again

[@metalmaniaxx]

@@gunsandprep7545 thanks,I was getting ready to open up then engine and screw with the timing chain/gears,but I'll try this first.what are the odds it's the timing? Mine doesn't even start up.it turns,has a new fuel pump,new coil,new wires,but has a very weak and erratic spark sequence.

[@gunsandprep7545]

@@metalmaniaxx I would try this first it would be shity if you messed with the timing and it was this one part the whole time

[@gunsandprep7545]

@@metalmaniaxx did you check the coil pack? If you're getting weak spark I would look into that. Also if you're turning the engine by hand remove the spark plugs first so you don't have to fight the compression in the cylinders

[@ivanrivera9933]

Do you know witch cylinder is #1? I need to find TDC I took the part out and did not put it on TDC now I need to redo it

[@gunsandprep7545]

Ouch... Hmmmm if I remember correctly it's the front left, That's the driver's side

[@gunsandprep7545]

Sorry front right not left. Front passenger side

[@DiezCallejeros]

i made the same mistake didnt put it on tdc before taking it off, my truck turns off when i put it on reverse now and looses some power when i accelerate.

[@cpkz4042]

How do you turn the engine to line up the cam sensor?

[@gunsandprep7545]

Either by hand or taping the ingition

[@johntagle8926]

How do you do it by hand?

[@gunsandprep7545]

You'd have to turn the crank shaft with a breaker bar

[@JLUHTX]

How did you get the sensor off it’s stuck on mine lol

[@DavidSmith-wt8oy]

That's not the fuel pressure regulator it's the EGR valve. If the fuel pressure regulator is all the way on the back of the engine on the drivers side. You can't see it unless you pull the intake or take down the wheel liner on the drivers side. But if you ever have to do the intake gaskets witch is common on those engines you should do the regulator too even if it's not bad yet. It's a flat out bitch doing it through the wheel well.

[@gunsandprep7545]

David Smith like I said in the video my brain wasn't exactly on point that day

[@domls1317]

I kept looking to see what FPR he was talking about till I figured he was talking about the EGR valve

[@ivanrivera9933]

How long did that take you?

[@gunsandprep7545]

Honestly it's been quite a while so i forget. That y pipe was a pain to remove.

[@JLUHTX]

How did you take off the heater hose pipes ?

[@gunsandprep7545]

I used the back of my hammer, it's rubberised. It took a lot of effort...

[@Southernrefinish88]

Should that black sensor have play after being installed?

[@gunsandprep7545]

luis chacon no it may have to be tighten on if you just put the sync in

[@Southernrefinish88]

guns and prep I didnt replace the synce just the sensor and sensor moves sided to side I guess Ill have to tighten it but the two 5.5 ml bolts wont tighten anymore

[@gunsandprep7545]

luis chacon interesting, when your synchronizer sensors says that it's going bad you should the set synchronizer goes not the sensor itself but if it is loose there might be something wrong with you synchronizer with that aspect as well because it shouldn't be loose it shouldn't move at all when tighten down properly

[@goertzey]

I've recently encountered the issue of a bad synchronizer and for the life of me can not get the metal heater lines off of the water pump, any tips?

[@gunsandprep7545]

goertzey honestly I just wiggled and pulled it's a pain in the, also make sure your seal on the heater y pipe is in good condition after I had mine out I noticed it had been broken and someone used gasket maker to try and re seal it

[@goertzey]

Hey Matt, thanks for the reply! Thing is with mine, it will not wiggle at all. I've had it sitting for about a day's time now while frequently spraying it with penetrating oils, I've used heat to try and free it up, I've tried to pry at it, use channel locks to turn it. Nothing has come out of it :(. Not under 30 minutes ago I gave a shout to my mechanic and essentially was told if it doesn't move that it's best to buy a new AC heater outlet tube (the Y shaped fixture), cut the old one in half and force it out. Looks like I might be SOL

[@gunsandprep7545]

goertzey sounds like it, like I said someone tried to repair the one in my truck and cause more of a problem

[@gunsandprep7545]

goertzey how did things work out for you?

[@goertzey]

So I spoke with my mechanic again and because the 4.2 V6 engine in the 97's are a two speed idle, he said it's not that big of a deal that can wait a while before being replaced. So I'm going to leave it for now and when I have a bit more money, get a shop to replace it. Good thing is I know how to do it from your video when it breaks again ;)

[@adancontrerasjr1355]

What can i do if i just pulled the Synchronizer out and didn’t use the tool how can i fix my truck and replace the Synchronizer

[@gunsandprep7545]

Adan Contreras Jr all you have to do it get cylinder one to top dead center, you could put the sync back in for now get it to tdc and take it back out

[@gunsandprep7545]

Or put a screw driver in cylinder one and turn the engine until it is all the way up

[@GiorgosC-rp5ms]

after you put it back in and get it to tdc whats next?

[@ufartface]

tdc on compression stroke- better know the difference cuz there are 2

[@srh77sej]

How long did it take u

[@gunsandprep7545]

steven harrell I'm not sure to be honest, I didn't time myself but I'm thinking like an hour with hand tools.

[@JLUHTX]

How did you get the sensor off mine is stuck AS FUCK 😂

[@myfalconry76]

That’s not a fuel pressure regulator it a egr

[@giovanniegutierrez991]

Yes its a v6

[@GiorgosC-rp5ms]

what if i bought one with the sensor missing,i bought a e150 van with 4.2 litre because they couldnt fix it and sold it to me but its removed already,i have to start from scratch.

[@gunsandprep7545]

Just get cylinder one to top dead center and continue from there... There are many ways of finding TDC the tool and sensor just make it easier

[@barrya.6212]

Total CAKE...on the old 4.0 it's at the VERY BACK of the engine in the middle ....have to remove upper intake and still CANNOT see it....have to do it with braille and mirror....

[@giovanniegutierrez991]

What if you don't line it up right??

[@gunsandprep7545]

Giovannie Gutierrez it will not run right. Spit sputter and misfire. The synchronizer was designed to replace the distributor (if you know the older cars)

[@giovanniegutierrez991]

p1309 ford f150 v6 2001. This is the code it is giving me because i didn't install it right.so then how would i get it to be insync with the timing??

[@gunsandprep7545]

Giovannie Gutierrez this is where the little plastic alignment tool comes in. You have to get cylinder 1 to top dead center used the alignment tool. Here is a link to a set of alignment tools m.autozone.com/internal-engine/cam-synchronizer-alignment-tool-kit/cardone-cas-installation-tool-kit/979921_0_0?cmpid=PS:3:3:1&s_kwcid=AL!5142!3!224896792767!!!g!294682000766!&ef_id=WY9qbAAAAHbOFVzB:20171027114602:s

[@gunsandprep7545]

Are you working on a Ford 4.2l engine? If you are here is a link for the proper firing order. www.fixya.com/cars/t4813127-firing_order_diagram_ford_f_150_4_2

[@giovanniegutierrez991]

The truck starts and im able to drive it but it idles bad and sometimes it sounds like its about to turn off

[@johnbruce1606]

EGR not fuel pressure regulator

[@gunsandprep7545]

Yes that was already addressed about 3 to 4 years ago

[@johnbruce1606]

First time I saw vid, didn't go back through the comments

[@gunsandprep7545]

Ok

[@bambammoore7264]

Egr not has regulator

[@bambammoore7264]

Egr not gas regulator ,but good viedo

[@OldTimerAutoRepair]

if you don't know the components of this truck you shouldn't be working on it. You called your EGR valve your fuel pressure regulator. lol I commend you for trying to work on your vehicle but please learn what everything is. My f150 is almost 20 years old now. I suggest you also replace all your hoses going from the firewall to the rear canister.

[@gunsandprep7545]

Well sir if you read in the description and comments you will see that I corrected myself and considering that this video is quite a few years old I have made my way into the automotive industry working as an automotive technician for a dealership

[@gunsandprep7545]

However thank you for your concern