How to check TDC, cam timing, and valve lash on an Ecoboost or Duratec 4-cylinder engine

[@enjoying_life49]

Nice quick overview when everything was already set up and working. The hard part is when the engine is being assembled and adjustments are needed to the timing wheel and cam buckets. That would be much more useful and I hope to see those in the future.

[@TheEsslingerRacingChannel]

Good idea! We'll work on a video that shows a quick run through on measuring, and adjusting lash on a Duratec.

[@TheEsslingerRacingChannel]

@@zdc590 what exactly are you wanting to see in the video that wasn't briefly covered in this video?

[@lashlarue7924]

Yeah, I'm really interested in a set of cams from y'all, but I'm not 100% confident that I know what I'm doing in terms of adjusting valve lash on a Duratec 2.0. If you could elaborate on that (preferably with the engine in the car), that would help me to come up with the $1,000 to send you to get the grind going. (I am for real, I have the car tuned with full bolt-ons at present.)

[@dr_tal]

Close ups especially for valve lash would be appreciated

[@garyjohnston5740]

Great job dialling cam would be also worthwhile

[@TheEsslingerRacingChannel]

Hmm... We can do that!

[@DiMoraDiamond]

Nice video… But would be even more helpful if you showed where the bolt went on the side of the engine and a close-up of the bolt in the crankshaft damper. Also a close-up of the cam timing tool at the back of the cams.

[@alkennedy1124]

Looking for a turbo kit for a stock 2.3 pinto motor, I have a 50/50 cam for racing and nothing else, kool thanks merry Christmas 🎁 thanks BigAl California.

[@ghostofsoufeasthoustone]

Good video. I have a question. I recently redid the head gaskets on a family members car. Once I put everything together, I’m having an issue with it saying that I’m not getting fuel on the rail. But I’m sure it is. The timing is off. Do you have a video of doing the complete timing where you have the timing chain cover off? Unless is it possible for me to time the engine without taking the timing chain cover off? Mind you I have had the timing chain off because I did the head gasket. Thank you in advance.

[@TheEsslingerRacingChannel]

@@ghostofsoufeasthoustone we don’t have a video like that, sorry

[@charmonnicolaih649]

Nice informative video.Im currently serving my car I have the cams set at TDC for cylinder 4,but Im not sure if my Crankshaft is set at the right position.How can I make sure that it is in the right position?

[@robertgordon8290]

Think you should check that info about the crankshaft been keyed

[@DoubleMRanchChurch]

Can you tell me if the 2.3 eco is an interference engine.. Broke time chain- Valaves may or may not hit piston

[@TheEsslingerRacingChannel]

@@DoubleMRanchChurch yes, they are an interference engine.

[@cesargonzalez8081]

Where do you get that hold down tool for the cams or what brand is it sir?

[@Thafitzy]

Wouldn't happen to have the cylinder head bolt torque specks by any chance?

[@callummackie9040]

Steps 1 to 5 7nm 15nm 55nm 90° 90°

[@tylerw1774]

Fucking thank you!!!!!

[@danallured5806]

This is another great video but doesn't explain how to set the cams on an engine that has had a catastrophic failure of the cam belt.. ive reground new valves in, replaced everything, even bought the correct timing kit but the cambelt is still half a tooth out from settling into both sprockets, if I go the wrong way it will be a tooth out and I'll be doing the whole job again! There is nowhere that explains how to set the cams perfectly on the 1.0 ecoboost engine!.