Ford 5.4L 3v Triton Engines: Roller Follower Removal and Installation

[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@thomascory1981]

@FordTechMakuloco i watched another video, with timing cover removed, there was no need to remove the roller follower to replace cam phasers and chains. I'm at the point of removing the chains. do i really need to remove the followers?

[@kevinbarrera8625]

FordTechMakuloco will it be off time if i spin crankshaft? Both chains were on , already time before i spon it just to have clearance to put the rest of roller followers. Will i have to put it back at 6 oclock? After spining it ?

[@autosourceusainc8746]

HEY IS IT OK TO JUST LOOSEN THE TWO TOP CAM BOLTS ON THE LOB INSTEAD OF USEING THE VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL?

[@DARRENWALKERBIGD]

Is this the same for all 5.4L Engines?

[@MG-og4zp]

FordTechMakuloco i just got a 99 lightning engine setup for my 03 fx4..I'm doing timing and adjusters and followers..i found oem cobra set for good deal..are all rockers the same? M 6529 svt rockers..also are all adjusters the same?? Thanks. I can't find good info on this anywhere..u rock!! Love ur work...

[@JacobTemple_CE]

Saving my ass when I lost overdrive now saving me when I'm about to do a full timing job. Your knowledge on these motors is unparalled and we're all grateful that you share it with us

[@2everydaylife499]

Dear FordTechMakuloco this is just an update on the Expedition in the video .The motor is running great just hit 183k and still runs like the day i bought it .I maintain it religiously , Thanks Again for your great work

[@danbiss87]

Same here. Not sure why theirs so much hate on the 5.4. Just hit 200K miles on mine and still runs great. However every 3 months or so I end up replacing something. Alternator, pulley bearings, starter, ignition coils.... Always something to fix but the engine itself is great. After seeing this video i'm not going to attempt replacing these roller followers but am definitely taking it to a mechanic to replace.

[@johncrawford8141]

@@danbiss87 Sounds a lot like normal maintenance over 200k brother.

[@philipchamp594]

You can change these roller followers in a parking garage on a vacation. I know this for a fact.

[@ddennis9302]

Man, I could watch this guy for hours. Much better than Netflix.

[@Pbaglio21]

I agree!!!!

[@johnoberle9750]

You Tube is all I watch anymore. Better content and choice.

[@mstchiefa7892]

I just did, the entire 4 part series and a few others

[@rudyrodriguez9097]

Me too. I'm about to pull my cam covers because I believe I have follower problems as well and his videos are indispensable for me.

[@Junkyardnedreck]

Some of us have watched this guy for hours……… trying to keep these engines going

[@Trump4life2024.]

I could literally never understand another mechanic and I’m a woman but the knowledge and experience this man has along with the detail he provides is just amazing. I’m actually so happy I’ve found your channel 😅

[@jeffreystanley4006]

Man your videos are so clear and you explain it very well. Thank you, you give me confidence doing work on my f150

[@willgriffin3490]

By far the most thorough and detailed mechanic videos made! And the most honest mechanic out there. Thanks for taking the time to shoot and post these videos. You've helped us owners more than you know.

[@04EXCURSION]

Thanks for these amazing videos, sure is an intimidating job, currently putting my 07 Expedition back together. I hope it runs smooth 😬

[@fixitdude9748]

Did it run smooth?

[@antoniotroncoso8232]

@@fixitdude9748 i guess not, he never answers

[@jsmcdon1]

Thank you so much for these videos. Your description and camera work are excellent. I'm working on my first Triton 5.4, with the dreaded valve ticking, so this is just what I needed. Thank you again!

[@jamesbrown6619]

When doing a complete timing job. Can you remove all the follower when at base lob, or must you first remove the 6 followers first to get to neutral position and then remove remainder followers?

[@randyf834]

Really appreciate you being so through. Great show...

[@Pbaglio21]

I have a 2008 Ford Expedition. I was blessed to have come across your page on KZbin to better educate me on this motor. You REALLY helped me out. I spent a while looking places up, took your advice on a lot of things to look at for at dealerships so I drove to Orlando to get the roller followers, camshafts (if needed) and timing done. I was going to get the updated oil pump too. In Miami I was quoted 4,500 and in Orlando I was quoted $2,700, both at Ford dealerships…Orlando being the cheapest. Once the tech looked at the truck I was told I have metal shavings in my oil filter and said that I need a new motor because the motor is eating itself from the inside out. They did not open the motor at all. I requested prior to coming up here that I wanted to see whatever the tech finds but there was no communication. Now I am headed back to Miami to another dealership for a second opinion. I sure wish I was near Chicago brother, you would definitely done my motor over/replaced it. It’s so hard finding people that’ll do it right! Thanks for all those videos my friend. Any advice will help out.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

As long as the engine oil was maintained you will be ok with just a timing job. Fine metal in the filter would be the result of the chain hitting the front cover like they all do, no big deal. $2,700 sounds way too low like they are not replacing everything, $4,500 sounds right for a dealer. I even charge $3,500 to $4k with all the extras as an independent.

[@Pbaglio21]

@@FordTechMakuloco I really appreciate you getting back to me brother. Means a lot .

[@willcountypowersports6338]

⁠@@FordTechMakuloco am I able to remove the lifter one I removed the follower? Mines making a tapping sound and I would want to replace both. Thanks

[@austinepperson3576]

@@willcountypowersports6338camshaft has to come out to replace lash adjusters/lifters. Ask me how I know. Being a Ford diesel tech, I’m not having a good time working on a 5.4 😂

[@catbird1759]

Mark, I quit fighting to get each individual rocker fished out. I remove the camshaft. The cam phaser more than likely needs to replaced as a regular maintenance item anyway. Laying across the fender doing it 12 times gets old. Usually it can be done 30 minutes faster. That adds up to an hour total. Thanks for the educational videos!

[@BrianGaberFishing]

Were there any tricks to replacing the entire camshaft? Sounds like it is worth the extra $

[@flux101cdn]

Great video thanks! I missed the "very important part" about pushing as you compress the spring. A bit of stomach in the throat moment when I saw a keeper fall as I lifted out the rocker. Luckily the tool had shifted a bit and the spring was pushing the valve sideways preventing it from falling into the cylinder. With some strong magnets, a little pry to center the top, I managed to get it all back together, released the tension to make sure the keepers were seated and then recompressed it to put the new rocker in.

[@reynaldogarza2579]

Holy smoke, I would have pooped my pants. Great job.

[@smvideonow]

Wow!. This is by biggest concern. You got lucky. Glad it worked out.

[@docholiday5682]

Yeah.... a really important part of the procedure...

[@wayneslaughter4689]

You are the MAN!!! I have a 2009 f 150 with 200 thousand miles and was told I needed a new engine. Did timing job myself. She’s purring like a kitten. I could not have done it without your video! Thank you!!!!!

[@hunterprice287]

You do oil pump and followers too? I’m about to do the same and figuring how many things I want to replace

[@dicky7600]

@@hunterprice287 Might as well do everything, as you don't want to have to go in again.

[@henryszostekiii6698]

So I'm not arguing how this is done, but wouldn't it be easier, and safer to pull the camshaft out and replace them all? Or is this the solution to replacing just one? Timing job is due on my v8 triton with 238k.

[@paradox206]

That seems less frustrating than replacing the passenger exhaust manifold! I have no ticking at 181k, but I think I'm ready to tackle this job when I do. Thank you for sharing.

[@The305Garage]

As always, love the channel, and your attention to detail. You my friend are top notch! Thank you for your continued effort to keep us 5.4 3v guys going. My 2005 F-150 is still going strong thanks in part to your video’s

[@Pbaglio21]

Do you do this type of work on Ford vehicles? I live in Miami.

[@The305Garage]

@@Pbaglio21 Yes, I've rebuilt a number of 5.4 3V motors. Send me an email, or DM in my IG page. My email can be found on my KZbin channel page.

[@mattfowler7158]

After watching your videos, it sounds like the melling high volume pump and oem timing kit must happen eventually. Was debating just replacing roller/follower and adjusters. Thanks to your videos I will attempt full timing kit and vcts ensuring the new roller/followers, adjusters, and existing cams last another 175k. Definitely supporting your channel and will order a shirt or hoodie🤙 Thank you @Fordtechmakuloco

[@ozzstars_cars]

Good info Brian. It might be a good idea after replacing the rollers to doosch them down with engine oil before start up.

[@richardcranium5839]

i'd rather soak them to make sure oil gets to the pin

[@Tigersmundo]

YEA I THOUGHT THE SAME THING 24 HR PRIOR.

[@DANIELRODRIGUEZ-yr3et]

There just isn't enough time in the day for you to advise everyone and still get these projects done so I don't know how you pull it off. You might want to think about just being a Video/Phone 5.4l consultant. I would gladly pay $20 for your 5 minutes of sound advise.

[@alexyslove.channelgalicia843]

Soo 3 mechanics told my dad that cuz of my 5.4 2008 engine having a few rollers bad broken said I need a whole new engine!? I don't think so watching all this videos it can be fixed what's up with that!?

[@peytonhall13]

If they were broken into pieces then all that metal got inside the engine

[@dreamsinblacknwhite1]

@fordtechmakuloco Just wanted to say thank you for the video. Not only did your video save me thousands of dollars from the dealership, but it also helped give me some quality time with my grandpa. He and I followed your instructions today in fixing my 2010 5.4 three valve. Thanks for the help you put out.

[@danielberserkerd4839]

That make the car misfire

[@Joe-df5ob]

And after all the followers are installed, in what position do you leave the crankshaft keyway, and you remember those 6 designated roller followers we took out at the beginning of the timing chain 4 parts series? Do we install those 6 at very last or it doesn't matter the order the roller followers go in

[@basshead10k]

Thank you so much, your videos have literally saved me thousands of dollars, u rock

[@lostinmyspace4910]

If the roller followers have such a small hole now compared to the original ones, would that be a good argument on keeping using the 5W20 oil rather than switching to 5W30 again because of the small holes in the revised lash adjusters?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

5w-30 is just fine trust me.

[@hunterprice287]

@@FordTechMakuloco the high pressure oil pump still the recommended one too? Given this redesign

[@DRock558]

How about a video on replacing valve stem seals?

[@robertlang9425]

Get the OEM valve spring tool! I tried to save a buck and the cheaply made knock off I bought was garbage and didn't work. You're already saving money by doing this job yourself so bite the bullet and get the right tool. Rent it if you can. Also thanks so much for this video. I learn so much and have saved so much money by doing repairs myself. Merry Christmas and take care.

[@j.p.8276]

These followers should be bathed in oil and last a lifetime, regardless of the pressures they endure. Are these bearings softer than they should be or are they not getting enough oil? This seems like a factory defect and grounds for a class action lawsuit.

[@UQRXD]

Made to fail. Dealerships make money or repairs not too much on sales.

[@deezal1380]

Great video sir! By any chance, are u in the LA area so u can change my followers? My truck has been having that annoying clicking sound.

[@keithwatson8228]

I'm on the edge of my seat trying to help get it out.

[@Knhd976]

Thanks again for the great videos. I had a bad clacking noise on our 2012 Expedition. Took the cover off and found the rear most, passenger side, roller follower seized up just like the one in your other video. Swapped it out and purrs like new. Thank you!!

[@outdoorAllard]

Great video. Do you suggest changing them all or just the noisy ones?

[@mar1video]

I think he mentioned in the other video to replace them all. Make sense - it takes a bit of work to get to one, another hour to replace the rest that’s a minimal effort.

[@justmy2abelincolns272]

Extremely informative, my mechanic is extremely happy I showed him this because he’s been having nightmares knowing this job was being started today lol THANK YOU!

[@tombryant4518]

You need a new mechanic. This is first year apprentice stuff.

[@royalteelawncarelandscapin5369]

@@tombryant4518 🤣😂

[@tombryant4518]

@@royalteelawncarelandscapin5369 Am I wrong? I get told that I’m a bit gruff with young ones.

[@Kravch96]

Once camshaft is neutral (after pulling the 6 roller followers with the described method), can you just take off the whole camshaft first, and then pull all roller followers out?

[@CarlosAvellanet]

I know this is an older video, but if you are doing a full timing chain job, it seems to me it would be easier just to pull the camshafts out to change the followers rather to going through the whole spring compression routine. If you are only changing one follower, yeah, I see the spring compression method being the better choice. I love your videos and have helped me my F150 in tip top shape. Hopefully I would not have to do this job to it. Keep them coning.

[@cesarmejia4751]

When can i take cam shaft out? At tdc or after taking 3 out on each head

[@tylerschiff4199]

@@cesarmejia4751 following the timing job video you have to take 3 out each head, then the camshaft can move freely and the rollers are not putting pressure on any valves.

[@whittakersexpress8810]

If a rocker roller has side to side movement are they still good if I shake them I here a tick but not sure if it normal ?

[@johncrawford8141]

I am doing a timing chain, cam phaser job with new lifters and roller rockers. I had a huge problem trying to remove the old followers on some of the cylinders following your guidance. I ended up having to remove the cam shafts to get them all out. I though maybe the chain had slipped and caused the cam lobes to be too far from the base circle to get them out and I didnt want too risk popping off keepers or other damage. After following all your steps for timing chain and phaser replacement will all Ford parts and having replaced all the lifters before reinstalling the cams, I then started to reinstall the followers and once again was having difficulty putting them in. Finally after struggling through 3 of them I inspected the genuine OTC 6684 tool that I had purchased from a defunct Ford Dealership selling off tools, I found that the part that pushes the valve down was bent! It wasnt real obvious but it was enough to only allow the valve to be depressed partially. So I carefully straightened out the tool and it was like magic. All those follower went in with no trouble. Just goes to show how careful you are to do it right some things just go wrong. Im just happy to have it resolved. I will be done with the job tommorrow. Im 68 years old and a retired Ford Tech, but I havent done major engine work for decades as I specialized in electrical/electronics/AC/ etc. Thanks for all your great videos and guidance.

[@georgetinwick3450]

How many hours will that take to all of them yikes

[@frederickjuneau7874]

Very interesting video. Do you have any tips to find which one is failed ?

[@ProjectZGarage]

I dont know why Amazon keeps saying these parts dont fit my Truck its a 2010 5.4L

[@mar1video]

Brian - do you have a recommendation for the replacement camshaft ? It’s not listed in the links above. Thanks !

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nope they are different based on model year.

[@mar1video]

@@FordTechMakuloco - thanks for your response ! Hopefully there will be a decent recommendation in the Amazon store. I’m using your affiliate links to purchase some parts for 2010 Expedition. Thank you for all those videos, tips and guidance you share with us !

[@acidburner420]

love your videos! keep up the great work. thank you from all of us

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Thanks!

[@nerdyparent]

@@FordTechMakuloco can you replace the lash adjusters on a 06 mustang 3v without cam removal?

[@iceman_fox1]

Dumb question time. It seems to me it almost be easier to just remove the camshaft if you have to replace all of the roller followers, is this not a legitimate option?

[@bryandreggors8540]

Sometimes only 1 lifter or rocker fails so in that case this is the perfect solution

[@brandonpeterman9964]

Great video as usual. I still recommend your channel to people on a regular basis.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Brandon Peterman Thanks! I appreciate that.

[@A.C.71]

Happy Thanksgiving Brain. Thanks for all your videos and valuable information on the 5.4 3 v it's very much appreciated.

[@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs]

I watch lots of your videos and I know my truck needs cam phasers. The job just looks so intimidating and I do not want to take to a shop so they could drain my wallet out. Guess I’ll have to man up at some point and start the process. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, pray for me! Lol

[@04EXCURSION]

Martin Rodriguez I’m currently in the process of doing the timing chain replacement on 2007 5.4L 3V Expedition, it is intimidating and slightly overwhelming at times. But with this video,his 4 stage videos on timing chain replacement, this job is doable, and will save you a lot of money.

[@littlemirage]

Please send an update on how it went. I'm in the process as well and wonder if anyone has had the same difficulties I have.

[@williamvaughan1218]

@@04EXCURSION If you think that one is intimidating you don't want to do chains on a 3.5 ecoboost

[@LazloNQ]

My brother was so fed up with his 2004 F-150 4x4 XLT, he threw me the keys and the title and said it's your problem now and went and bought a Toyota truck. 140K original miles. I'm replacing the transmission with a yard pull from a known working truck. Once that is done and verified working, I'm landing in on the engine with a phaser kit and now since I hear ticking, I'm planning to inspect the cams and followers. Would it just be a good idea to pull the cams and replace all the followers and lifters while I'm in the engine?

[@smokeyblack4]

Is that enough room to remove the hydraulic lash adjuster with that tool in the way

[@neptune4167]

You probably already figured this out but the lash adjusters can not be removed without removing the cam shafts.

[@chriscall3425]

@@neptune4167 why do you need to remove the cam? They aren't under the cam.

[@neptune4167]

@@chriscall3425 Lash adjusters are under the roller followers which are under the cam. You can remove the roller followers without removing the cam but the lash adjusters do not have the clearance to be removed without removing the cam. So, they ARE under the cam.

[@spydergto1]

Dude you've saved my bacon so so so many times , thank you for everything you've published so very much

[@600rrgraham]

What’re the cons of just removing the cam ? Love your videos btw. I’m a ford dealership tech of 3 years and finally getting into engine work

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Uneven pressure on cam

[@littlemirage]

@@FordTechMakuloco how do you know if you have uneven pressure on camshaft? What do you recommend if there is?

[@5rand0n7]

@@littlemirage If the roller followers are installed in the cylinder head and you start loosening the camshaft caps, you will put uneven pressure/stress on the camshaft. Imaging holding a small twig at one end. Now touch the other end to the ground and begin to press the end on the ground. The twig will begin to bend and eventually snap somewhere in the middle. Hope that analogy helps.

[@darrylburks1136]

@@5rand0n7 Why can't I just loosen each cap screw a coupe times in sequence? Would be silly to remove each cap in order as that would stress the cam.

[@LoganXHebda]

Wouldn’t it just be easier to take the cam off?

[@misfiresandflattires6874]

Didn't know there was a tool for that. I made my own, it works great :) Ford did a real poor job designing that engine!

[@jeffhines2895]

Amazon need to get with the program, several parts recommended by you always show "These don't fit your f150"

[@GreenMachineXXII]

Yep and I can be a real pain

[@jamesbrown6619]

Yes i get the same message from Amazon

[@baxrok2.]

Great demonstration! Beautiful video work as well with perfect lighting and focus. Thanks!

[@TimDawg-ot8jx]

@TimDawg-ot8jx 1 second ago Camshaft Lobe 'Toe & Heel' back in my day 70's id put a thin metal washer under the tool. washer hole just big enough to clear vavle but trap keepers....if yall git me drift ....lol

[@nick-mf9cl]

Now a video comes out a month after i replace mine haha. You are the man for making these videos. Im 19 and did a full timing chain job for my 5.4. Even replaced the roller followers and lash adjusters. You saved me a lot of money. Both tentioner gaskets were completely destroyed.

[@SaberSlayer88]

There are boys and then there are men. The difference is who leaves the accumulator in when they do the passenger side.

[@stics412]

Which one are you cause I can’t get the tool in by the accumulator lol

[@sherryemerson98]

Can you just take the camshaft off and then replace em all?

[@DavidBnks02]

What is the recommended interval to replace? Currently have a 2010 with 184k on the clock and I don't believe any internal engine work has ever been done. Changing oil every 4-5k miles and no issues so far after buying at 143k.

[@mattsurfkkk4294]

hello and congratulations for your videos. I'm writing to you from Italy, because I'm timing my Ford Mustang GT 2010 4.6 3V. now I have to replace all the roller followers. I wanted to ask you if it is right to do one side at time and one "piston" at time? when I place the followers is it enough to be careful that the cam lobes are with the rounded part facing downwards? Or do I also need to check the piston position?

[@StaY_Tuned3v]

If you have to rotate the Crankshaft anyways, why can't you put them in when you reinstall the camshaft? Im sure you have already answered this, but i haven't been able to find it. If you are doing a controlled crank clockwise would it mess up your valves? Im about to do my first timing job and i just want to understand

[@mattfowler7158]

Rookie mistake... I placed a towel near the phaser to prevent anything from falling down into the pan. Placed another towel on top and cleaned up all gasket material and dirt. Started working and was stumped why the engine was so hard to turn over with 18mm. Realized I forgot to remove the towel and binded it up in the phaser, chain, etc. Slowly cutaway material and turned the motor over manually until I could pull the towel out of the teeth. Hopefully I did not stretch the chain or throw off timing. Guess I will be doing complete timing job next. Still can't believe I did that... thank you for the great video!

[@mattfowler7158]

Threw P0017 code.

[@mar1video]

So sorry to hear that bro ! Did you fix it by doing the complete timing chain job ?

[@LazloNQ]

My brother was so fed up with his 2004 F-150 4x4 XLT, he threw me the keys and the title and said it's your problem now and went and bought a Toyota truck. 140K original miles. I'm getting replacing to replace the transmission with a yard pull from a known working truck. Once that is done and verified working, I'm landing in on the engine with a phaser kit and now since I hear ticking, I'm planning to inspect the cams and followers. Would it just be a good idea to pull the cams and replace all the followers and lifters while I'm in the engine?

[@robertrodriguez8167]

I'm a 20 Chysler tech (retired) after years, you get to know your product. I have an f150 with this engine. Any way to lower the spring without the tool? I do watch your videos, its part of owning one of the pickups, mine has 210k on it.

[@brown13life]

Hi I have a 2011 Ford expedition with the 5.4 l 3 valve engine and I love following your page I am about to venture into a large project where I plan on replacing the cam phasers camshaft timing chain as well as the roller followers. I've had the rattle on my truck for quite a while probably a year or more and it has progressively gotten worse I just have not been able to afford the repair and at this point I am preparing for the worst and thinking that I have to replace everything so I'm planned to order everything ahead of time and have it ready. The one thing that is hard to deduce from your videos is and what order these should be done when you plan on doing all of them at once if you could please provide me some contacts that would be great as it would be helpful as to knowing how to best avoid any timing issues when replacing cam phasers camshafts roller followers and the timing chain. Thanks in advance 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@JabbatheHutt-lo8vo]

Looks like a very good but tedious procedure was wondering could you take the camshaft off and then just remove all the roller followers one after the other? What would a full timing job involve? I know this guy is the man when it comes to Fords there is no better !every one of his videos is right on point I’ve used a few of them to work on the IEW four-wheel air vacuum system thanks to his videos I was able to straighten it out finding out that the tubes had fallen apart and disintegrated as well as his videos on changing the CV axle excellent instructions and details I’ve done things on my truck that I don’t even wanna know about this point thanks to his videos! “He Is the man!”

[@f.w.1318]

Brain, took the truck part apart right before thanksgiving of 2018 , I went ahead and ordered new cams along with the timing kit, and Melling oil pump, the cams have R and L in thier respective boxes, would R be passenger side L drivers side? I would hate to cross them. Thanks

[@FordTechMakuloco]

yes

[@Muotaman9958]

Hello! Thanks for all those really helpfull Videos!! I still got a Question: What happend when you dont push down onto the Followers? I dont get that…

[@Pbaglio21]

Thanks!

[@warrioroutlaw6231]

Do you have the torqe specs and sequence for a 2010 f150 xlt 4.6 v8 3v roller rockers/follower?

[@JohnSchwartz-ry3ev]

Hello and thank you for this video and all of your videos, they are always detailed and high quality. I have a 2010 Ford Expedition that I took on the task of replacing the roller followers starting on the drivers side. The motor is still in place and so very difficult to manage. Last part i have is the four remaining followers where the valve spring is on the bottom side, and seems impossible to use the tool from the top. any tips or tricks? I thought of removing my front wheel and maybe coming in from the side. The cowling is there as well so hopefully does not get in the way. Thoughts? Thanks in advance. John

[@chadmoyer1453]

Yes, u definitely don't want to pop those rollers out with anything else because you will bend a valve. Always use this tool to install the rollers. Good job!

[@anton00867]

Since there are so many rockers and lash adjusters to do would it be easier to pull the cams and change them or would the rockers be flopping around in the way while you try to reset the cams? I was checking mine the other day and half the rockers on bank one wiggle around a little…

[@froglobster]

What did you end up doing?

[@wesdog8975]

So I can put the rocker arms back in any order as long as the lobes are pointing up and the rounds are down? I have Engine TDC #1 Cyl with chains straddling timing marks on phaser and crankshaft sprocket. I am extremely nervous at this point since I am not a mechanic and have never fixed anything this complex and intrusive into an engine.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes

[@JonMarHannah]

This is the same question I have. Thanks for the response FordTechMakuloco.

[@BuffordEvans]

Would you recommend switching to 5w30 for 100k and over . Also when doing this do you have to re time the timing chain ?

[@Psa354318]

Question...? 🤔 With the crank shaft and cam shafts in the neutral position, couldn't I install all the followers minus the 6 followers I took out then spin the engine one and a half more times to reinstall the other 6 followers?

[@JimRuedin]

For full 5.4 3v. Where do you get components without worrying about counterfeit or after market, true ford parts ?

[@JalonBerrios]

Hello how much time would it take for roller followers. Also if I have 160 k shoul I just buy a timing kit too with the locking cams

[@akaaccount]

And if compression makes it difficult to turn the crank manually, just remove the spark plugs. Oh, wait.

[@michaeljohn669]

Dude your the best you showed how to do it without removal of head or engine. This saves us big I’m eyeing 1 2008 f150 fx4 with the 5.4 I think I’ll buy it it’s at 1800 with out the auction fees. I’m not scared no more.

[@brettcockrill8300]

Stupid question how do you know which is the bad one. Yes im replacing them all but just curious

[@jerryfulvi2267]

I own a 2007 F150 5.4L 3v Triton and have been watching and learning a lot about these engines. I have applied the techniques from your videos with great success! On this particular video about the roller followers, I clicked on the link you posted for the latest roller followers on amazon to get a price and I am told that this part does not fit my 07. I have not heard any tapping or ticking from my 5.4 but am considering on changing the followers before it does start to make noise. Is this for sure the latest and greatest part or is there something better? I want to keep this truck for a good long time. I bought it two years ago with 74000 miles on it and it is running strong at 102000. Any input, Thanks!

[@kirknelson156]

I'm guessing there is a reason not to just remove the camshaft, I can see doing it that way to just do 1 or 2, but it seemed like a real pain in the rear and a lot of fiddling around to get that one out.

[@fomoco85]

Is there any answer to this? Also can ya place followers then bolt cam in place?🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marscobras8281]

Make you loco" thats funny thanks for posting these ford videos. Rn felt like it was tech support

[@00grigsby]

Another great video Brian....with these update roller followers and their smaller oiling holes, would you still recommend using/changing to 5W30 oil? Do you think it will cause any issues?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Ben Grigsby I would use 5w-30 no matter what

[@stevekimball7931]

If you are going to replace all rockers and timing component kit, can you just loosen the cams and replace them all before installing the front kit?

[@danieltaylor9761]

Questions? 1. I always learned when changine a roller or cam--you change both. Why are you just changing the rollers? 2. Getting the follower out, why not just loosen the cam? 3. If you are worried about dropping valve.why not putting air in the cylinder to make sure? Is this engine a non interference engine? With the lobe staight up I can a poor mechanic punching a piston with your fancy tool? Again, why not just loosen the cam hold downs?

[@Hawka-Loogy]

I have 256K miles, never been open. Should I remove the heads and do valves?

[@calebedwards7180]

So just got done with putting the oem timing kit in everything is timed as it should be but I’m at the point of putting the followers back in but the cam lope is at the bottom if I turn the crankshaft is it going to be out of time or now that everything is on is it good. Just wondering because I have some followers on already so if it presses down on those valves is it going to put it out of time.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No, once the engine is timed it is timed, turn as you wish at this point.

[@calebedwards7180]

@@FordTechMakuloco awesome man thank you for the response you have no idea how much this helps people !

[@StayingBack71]

What'll happen if you just unbolt the cams caps-reove the cams,then the followers? I need to do my timing chains and this part is kinda scaring me........

[@OngoGablogian-ku8xn]

Thanks for everything Brian, when reinstalling I should just start with all of the lobes at base circle 6 o’clock on the crank hub then rotate to the next group? No issues with piston position and fully opened valves?

[@stephenmckenzie7624]

If I pulled all of the roller followers from front to back after pulling the first sets shown in timing replace videos did I damage the valves? They all came out with the tool. About to reinstall but just found this video a bit late.

[@chadbaker7992]

I bought a 2005 f150 Lariat with 136k miles that was in great shape, but had a misfire when I test drove it and also a tick. I first did the spark plugs and coils and found all but 2 were loose and one had the end broke off. It drove better but still didn’t have power and felt like it was still misfiring and ticking . I then decided to change all the roller followers and lash adapters. I took the valve covers off and found my problem, it was a roller follower locked up and the cam had been just grinding away on it on the right side of my engine. After replacing my cam, roller followers, and lash adapters my truck runs like new. I couldn’t have done it without your amazing videos!

[@peanut02able]

Hello I watched part 1-4 for the 5.4 3v timing chain replacement now for the roller followers can I use after market and if yes do you recommend any brand

[@chrisgraham2904]

I assume the roller followers fail when the needle rollers in the bearing wear and fail. Have Ford's newest roller followers been re-engineered to resolve this issue? ... or are the newest roller followers destine to fail in the future, just as the originals did?

[@eformance]

What's your recommendation on replacing the lash adjusters when replacing the rockers? I have 6.8 3v that I need to do all the followers on and I was planning to just reuse the lash adjusters. Unless the adjuster is collapsed or obviously damaged, I don't see a point in replacing them -- unless there is some tribal knowledge indicating otherwise.

[@alankoza1917]

I have 248k on my 3 valve f150 still running good ...when shoud these be replaced ?

[@stoveguy2133]

If ur changing the chains, why not just yank the cam and do the followers next?