Ford 4.2L V6 Timing Synchronizer, Cam Position Sensor

How to synch up Camshaft Position Center with TDC when timing Ford 4.2
(This is a 2002 engine, from a 1997 truck)

[@rogerblair8133]

Finally I found somebody to explain this in lame terms where I could understand it . I did the same thing pulled it out without marking it and I didn't paint my engine so I was lost until I seen your video. Thank u

[@autotech265]

Great video, very well explained.

[@garyjenkins6629]

I'm still confused. I'm starting with a used motor with no synchronizer. How does this tool help me?

[@Lxmustang805]

Thank you sir , we’ll explained .. a lot of these guys , can’t explain shit . This will help me a lot when installing this on a freshly rebuilt 3.8 ..

[@DiezCallejeros]

i replaced it with the tool on but didnt put the timing in center dont know how to do that, its running fine but misfiring and turning off when im at stop and accelerate

[@coreybabcock2023]

Yea I used the shape and curvature of the pigtail going to the sensor

[@Badassbass79]

I changed my syncronizer and sensor on my truck afew days ago.done everything u saud. But still on limp mode and says 340 on scanner.but the 2106 will pop on to but then i do it again it wobr show up only code 340.can u help me please???

[@shawn011274]

Do you have to put cylinder 1 in TDC, before engaging tool?

[@coreybabcock2023]

I pulled mine out to get at a bolt for the EGR stand pipe thing and put it back in based on how the pigtail going to it was and live data says 14 14.5 15 degrees advance timing so is it good or no ? My 98 Ford e250 with the 4.2 l V6 Essex engine

[@dealerhealer3673]

Thank you very much sir

[@rubbermallet3873]

do you have the link for the tool you used to set timing on the 4.2 L?

[@bgfixit]

www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1997,f-150,4.2l+v6,1122455,ignition

[@davidturney2975]

What year engine? I've got a 2007 throwing a code for that sensor

[@bgfixit]

This is a 2002 engine in a 1997 truck

[@davidturney2975]

So it should be similar to my engine then? Thank you

[@matthewsempsrott6489]

Can you replace the sensor without having to fool with the synchronizer?

[@bgfixit]

Yes.

[@bgfixit]

Yes, if just replacing the sensor. No problem, 2 screws, simple swap.

[@ihulk1]

@@bgfixit appreciate it my sensor just came in today so hopefully it does the trick.

[@curtkellison3429]

What if ur sensor doesn't lift right up and off

[@curtkellison3429]

Nevermind i found out why it was cracked and corroded inside

[@ufartface]

there are 2 tdcs and what cylinder?

[@bgfixit]

If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't be attempting this procedure.

[@jciabatoni]

It's the 1st cylinder, front left. For future reference. Timing marks should be on damper/ counter balance wheel. And the block will also have a timing mark.

[@lilchuy1485]

Hi, what is the name of that tool, im about to replace my timing chain i i notice that censor so im a a stand still until i find that tool

[@bgfixit]

Ford Timing Synchronizer

[@bgfixit]

Or camshaft synchronizer alignment kit www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1997,f-150,4.2l+v6,1122455,ignition

[@bgfixit]

www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1997,f-150,4.2l+v6,1122455,ignition,camshaft+synchronizer+alignment+kit,1001188

[@whatsreallygoingon253]

they make a tool to sync it back up