First Start! Total VVT Timing System Rebuild! Ford 5.4 Triton 3 Valve

Installing timing chains, chain guides, tensioners, solenoids and phasers on a ford 5.4 3 valve triton.
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Go Back to Part 1: Cold Start Rattle! Ford 5.4 Timing Chain Teardown
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Go Back to Part 2: MAJOR REPAIR! Blown Out Tensioner & Busted Chain Guide Ford 5.4 Triton
• MAJOR REPAIR! Blown Ou...
Go Back to Part 3: $4000 Timing Chain Rebuild! Ford 5.4 3 Valve Triton • $4000 Timing Chain Reb...
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Thanks to Jesse for making the intro and graphic for us to enjoy!!

[@randy5411]

The owner will be quite happy. Dave is a good mechanic. Dustin is on his way. You're a good mentor.

[@johnt.848]

*Justin

[@randy5411]

@@johnt.848 Oops, thanks.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

I don't know why the owner spent thousands of dollars on a vehicle with 200 grand on the ticker. It's been a great series to watch though...Rays show is always a good one; we could watch this on satellite or cable.

[@aliasfred]

@@deplorablelibertarian Because the owner is smart, have you even checked the "NEW" F-150 prices? I think not. I have loved my 2003 S-10 since new, I have put over $5,000.00 in maintenance in it over the years, it has only 148,000 miles on it, it's due a new trans in the very near future (4L60E) Not cheap but better than not being able get another like it (new) for what I paid for this one. Similar sized truck would cost me over $40,000.00. So yeah, I think the owner doesn't want payments annnnnnd insurance on a NEW vehicle.

[@Rekuzan]

@@aliasfred And you don't need a subscription to use your GPS or heated seats, either!

[@SinCitySinner]

Thanks for feeding us a 7 course meal of Ford truck engine repairs. Praying the gulf hurricane Helene stays far away from you.

[@williamjones4483]

It's going to miss him, instead we are going to get the full brunt of the hurricane here north Florida/southwest Georgia.

[@billyscott922]

Ray , your attention to detail is second to none

[@RODCHANCE-y4z]

I'm from middle Georgia and watch your channel daily haters will be haters as good a mechanic you are they are just jealous of your skills Keep it clean and shinny!

[@kurtvogler8417]

Where at in Georgia

[@johngibby2026]

I agree. I live in Coweta County and we could use a mechanic like Ray here.

[@blindrifleman5307]

OK, that was probably the most enjoyable intro in a while. Dunno what it is about slow-mo parts pile dumps that's so satisfying to watch, but dang.

[@CedroCron]

Ray, good job on the priming of the system before starting it. That's excellent that you did that and didn't just dry start it. Your attention to detail is fantastic.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

One of the best series that Ray has done to date....I would watch this on satellite.

[@robertmaurer4229]

Ray your a hell of technician!!!! your knowledge is killer!!!! this is what separates you from a macanic and a back yard guy !!!!

[@ChadSwango]

Mechanic

[@ChadSwango]

Shade tree mechanic

[@pkgorday]

I enjoy all of your descriptions. People need to learn how to enjoy.

[@StevenDaugherty-uo5cs]

Another great series, its always nice after a major rebuild when it fires right up. Hoping the storm doesn't hit you all too hard. Take care of yourself, your family and your home.

[@jimparr01Utube]

UTTERLY RIDICULOUS ENGINEERING. No wonder repairs to such vehicles are so expensive. I am an engineer but Electronics - not mechanical. I have been watching your channel Ray for more than 2 years. I keep watching because I like what you do and why you do it. And you are an entertaining chap.

[@AJwoodway]

I lived in Florida for 30 years. These gulf storms have a habit of turning east sharper and quicker than predicted. Stay safe yall.

[@williamjones4483]

Unfortunately for us it's going to keep going north and make landfall in the so called big bend area of the Florida panhandle.

[@richardschmidt6619]

It is always a great feeling when you get to the home stretch of finishing up a job. Just happen to be up at 3:00am to catch the video when you just posted it.

[@imagseer]

It's alive, running smooth and smokin'. Good informative series and nice to see teamwork on the home straight.

[@golf25radioman]

That's gotta feel great, first firing up of the engine and it sounds sweet! Good job, Ray! That was A LOT OF WORK! The timing components are buried so deep, so much to disassemble. I enjoyed the episodes and felt a bit of your feeling of accomplishment in the job well done.

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

Ray you're a hell of technician! GREAT VIDEO RAY !

[@dog3y3]

Others have said it. I'll say it again. You have the patience of a saint. Glad the build went well.

[@shakerman55]

I’ll never complain about installing a Crown Vic intake again.😂

[@kevinmurphy3464]

Damn, I felt bad for Ray’s knees leaning in and making those rear attachments on that intake manifold.

[@ken2tou]

200k is great for a water pump! 👍🏼 This work is a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a new truck.

[@Dave.76]

Wow what a marathon 👍👍👍 Good job sir!! As a point of reference this video hit my KZbin on a Tuesday night. Awesome as always!!

[@nuts4nascar-88]

You know $hit is gettin' real when Ray has to use both hands.

[@DannyNeal-g8y]

I bought an Expedition with a Triton years ago, before I heard all the horror stories. I've been watching this series with a smile, congratulating myself on trading it before it started puking plugs and vital parts!

[@Doodler-JL]

Ray, I tune into you each day because you are informative, entertaining, and unique. And part of you being unique is when you use the word phalanges, which by the way, you have been using correctly. Please continue.

[@leosmith848]

He may have been using it correctly, but he sure ain't pronouncing it correctly. It's not Flangees. It's fa-lan-gees

[@xXSpectre0Xx]

Great that you're teaching the next generation of mechanics! I've learned a thing or two with your channel even though I'm just a hobbyist. 😅

[@michaelpressman7203]

Excellent diagnosis, disassembly, , & fire up😂

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

She ran soooo smooth!

[@GeorgeGriswold-u8u]

I enjoy your content very much, more critically you're sharing your expertise by patiently and properly training the next generation. Keep up the great work.

[@deniscudahy4549]

Brilliant work as always,really enjoyed this re build 👍👍👍

[@patrick103b]

The owner probably paid a lot of money for those yellow racing coils replacing some perfectly good ford coils then convinced himself that they make his truck faster 😂

[@PatrickJMele]

Well Done Ray & guys

[@Oliver-kv2mm]

The phalanges are digital bones in the hands and feet of most vertebrates, according to Wikipedia.

[@Land2020-w6w]

4 part video and what a amazing achievement. Top work as per normal Ray.

[@jamram9924]

So many misinformed comments about this Triton engine. Oil quality and maintenance is crucial but at 180-200,000 miles this service is needed with the updated parts (updated from the original parts design). I’ve seen many of the 4.6 and 5.4 liter engines go well over 300,000 miles. Our shop uses the Ford parts with the Melling HO oil pump with excellent results. Don’t forget your transmission service and cooling system service. As with all vehicles, maintenance and preventative maintenance is key to engine longevity. Excellent posting.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

Putting that engine back together....the stuff nightmares are made of.

[@mikenicholson2548]

Ray, your adult humor is always great to hear. Makes me laugh.

[@Jin-Ro]

When you finish rebuilding an engine, stand back admiringly, and realise you have a bolt in your pocket.

[@brandonadams3210]

@@Jin-Ro no worries mate. That's the bolt that doesn't go back in. Just add it to your nut bucket 🤣

[@Theywereright24-7]

Been there, done that.😂

[@charlesmardanes7028]

Is that a bolt in your pocket or are you happy to see me?

[@gerrycarmichael1391]

Every time!

[@mikeybhoutex]

As a man who has done the timing on my 4.6L 3v... similar to the 5.4L 3v except for deck height and oil pump to hear the stories/ideas/concept/?, I wholly appreciated the parts dump intro. So satisfying, wish I'd done it for myself back then.

[@jamram9924]

We placed the parts on a 5.4 and videoed all of the parts identifying them by name. We sent it to the customer and saved the parts for him to see. He was grateful for the service

[@jbell987]

Very cinematic artsy opening!

[@OGYettie]

Ti's thee end of a great saga!

[@Rekuzan]

Hey Ray, pro tip: You need to get yourself some 'Nu-Skin' ~ It's a brush on liquid bandage with antiseptics added to it. Kinda like super glue, but is actually designed for that purpose. WAY better than messing around with band-aids and stuff because it'll stay on when you are working.

[@bearing_aficionado]

This has been an awesome series. Thanks for bringing us along, Ray!🍻

[@RogerFleury-rh9wr]

101st! Another instructional video that other mechanics should watch learn how to do things right. Great job Ray,Lauren,Dave,Justin, and the part-time guy. Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@Justice-Seeker]

Call 'em your philanthrofeelers to really get those chair warmers steaming. Great finish!

[@willydavid]

GREAT VIDEO RAY !

[@stevenakn1]

Nice work Raymundo and crew, she sounds like brand new 😊

[@Invisibleman7]

Really enjoyed this series. Top work as always.

[@Mus.Anonymouse]

Ray did it again. 🥳🎉 Grreat series.❤

[@billkunert7281]

Sounds great compared to what it sounded like when you brought it in. Great job

[@louislouis1066]

Most excellent video. Loved the camara detail showing and explanations. A true magnificent IRL tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@steveg8337]

When I was farming and doing construction, yes I did both at the same time, Fridays meant nothing lol.

[@cwbean3087]

Lol,....thank you for small sacrifice of you flanges to bring us good quality video's of professional auto work's! :)

[@maxcichon2557]

The phalanges of the hand are the group of small bones that comprise the bony core of the digits (fingers) of the hand. Even though the phalanges are small in size, they are classified as long bones because of their structural characteristics; each phalanx consists of a shaft, distal head and a proximal base.

[@RichardBly-c7i]

Great job on the Ford repair as always. Keep up the great work

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!

[@KaiSyversen]

Perfect timing for a comment.

[@GhostSniper67]

I am always surprised at how sometimes you can replace so many parts and it not cost a lot, and other times you just replace a few parts and it costs an insane amount. Like the $15k fuel system replacement on a diesel, that is insane.

[@herbparker685]

You let that one live again nice job mnan

[@ron1584]

Lots of work and turned out to be a smoth running engine.

[@susanl3702]

Sounds great. For a Ford, I love your videos .

[@peterbenson3776]

Good thing you have mechanics fingers equipped with cameras

[@patross6925]

Good Job Fun one.😎

[@opamueller69]

We realize that you're trying to keep each segment trimmed down, but things like the condition of plugs with 100+K miles on them are worth seeing. Really enjoying the amt. and degree of this content.

[@geraldharkness8830]

Engine sounds excellent ray!

[@royburgess4720]

I love what you are doing mat

[@zerocool278]

Great Job guys, Loved the series.

[@mike-kk3nf]

Awesome series. Thanks for the ride.

[@46bovine]

You dudes do great work! Good series, thank you.

[@therealswarvey]

Nice work Ray, well done!

[@dalejones3862]

Don't miss the water hose clips ray

[@Obsidian-One]

Damn! Sounds like a new truck!

[@davidbalch3216]

Good job. Runs like new!!!

[@richardhosaka345]

It’s a new thing now. Ray’s gone next level on trolling the trolls, relentlessly. He had me in stitches with the South Park voice ECM install. “Can’t do that, mmmkay…” 😂

[@devinangola3458]

I don’t know how you remember Rainman?!😳🤷🏻‍♂️ You’re a better man than me brother!😉

[@chrislook-kan8329]

LOL.... Some of my favorite "Rayisms" that I now use are "gravity", "words", and the former "vault of viscosity". Kind of like the use of "flanges" too.

[@markamcampbell5795]

Ray acts like i do qhen i am working on my truck. People think i am am weird but i get the job done and have interesting conversations with myself and God.

[@carloshernandez2216]

Hey buddy, instead of disconnecting all coils, you could use clear flood mode by pressing de accelerator pedal all the way

[@polygon-viewer]

With good care, could get another 100k easy out of that truck. Good work Ray and company. Definitely worth the money invested.

[@catherinemorgan2741]

Good day Ray and hi to the other hard workig men

[@bulldogshouse9970]

You know brother I always enjoy your content

[@francishagen8508]

Thank you Ray, great as usual😊

[@TonyMancini-js2br]

Wow what a big job

[@clintprice2123]

Your channel your choice including what you call your fingers. Almost all critical comments are based on jealousy not talent or we’d be watching their shows too. I just don’t get why on any channel you tube the member comments are separated like their comments matter more or are important for any reason. I’m happy that on any channel they financially support the creator but their opinions are still just opinions. Nice job Ray, it’s seems like the old shop was forever ago.

[@RobertYonng]

That’s why you lift the cab. 😉

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant as always Ray 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@krusejonathan01]

Everyone hates on the 3v for needing this repair which they all do eventually. That being said after it’s done correctly they are really nice engines. Smooth and quiet. They just have so many small oil passages they thrive on clean oil and won’t live long on dirty oil.

[@silviorusso2717]

It feels so good

[@sunsetoriginals7320]

I guess 200,000miles is pretty good for a Ford. The owner must have maintained it to make it that far.

[@niellgraham2347]

It's Tuesday night here in Australia

[@howardrubin4916]

I suggest getting some padding to protect your knees and elbows. How does your back feel after this, must be a disaster area!

[@gregusjay]

Pretty gosh darn amazing if you ask me !

[@jonwilson3821]

I love this channel. First couple times a couple years ago i didnt know but i do now! Keep trolling the trolls they deserve every bit of that!

[@tsimpson007]

Well done my friend.

[@rudyschurmann6211]

Good day Ray

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

Rock on...! Thanks for sharing... Keep up your awesomeness...!

[@Papieck37]

LoL... That intro!!!!!...... 😂😂😂😂... Fantastic Video Ray!!!!

[@vc8939]

Thank goodness for Dave!!! Reeeee! Great video(s) Ray.

[@blizbiggy]

In terms of the difficulty with the vacuum hose on the manifold, I had a similar rough time with the charge pipe on my Subaru and getting that on. It's crammed way in the back center of the engine with little to no room to move.

[@chrisrogers5644]

result beyond satisfactory

[@CamoKing2012]

Friday? No, it's chewsday innit?😂

[@RobertYonng]

There are extensions with locking heads on them. 😉