2014 Eaton Swap Thread Pics and Future Questions

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Started the swap today. My goal was to get it to the point of the valve covers and front cover removed, radiator and cooler removed and get the valve covers ready for paint. Didn't quite get the valve covers ready for paint, but did stop by a local shop and had the alternator pulley swapped out and bought a new radiator. The one I got cheap on ebay was the wrong one.

Anyway, the engine is fabulous on the inside. No sludge, hardly any signs of wear, even the timing chain guides look perfect with 145k miles. I'm changing them anyway, since I already have the parts. Work 9-9 tomorrow which sucks. Next chance Thursday evening to proceed.
Cooling mod and guides/tensioners next.

In the third pic you can see a little slack in the chain on the left side. Right side is perfectly taught. Normal?
 
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I should have flipped the pics before posting.

Thanks Justbob for the engine hoist trick to get the valve cover off.
 
Lots of room to work with no radiator in the way.

(The pics are flipped right on my cpu. They download wrong.) :(
 
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Did you do the crossover mod or the On3 delete kit? I'm doing the On3 and don't have a great grasp on how it all works and how much of the hose maze that comes from Ford remains.......
 
Can you do guides and tensioners without removing the chains? LMK ;)


Good luck with your swap sir. Post lots of pics please! Subscribed!
 
I used the On3 delete kit. Yeah it seems ambiguous to set up, I don't think they have instructions included. I also purchased pre-sized and ready to go stainless hoses to go with it thanks to member Chief on here. You need to use an aluminum pipe down by the radiator hose, here's the pic that I went off of, and my car looks the same. I can take pics of my actual setup tomorrow for you.

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Your pointing to the right chain, and yes depending on cam rotation it is either loose or tight. Spin the motor by hand and watch it slap around.


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justbob said:
Your pointing to the right chain, and yes depending on cam rotation it is either loose or tight. Spin the motor by hand and watch it slap around.


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Ah. Thanks.
 
Better yet, spin it with aftermarket cams and heavy duty springs! I remember I jussstt about had the cam where I wanted it and SLAM! Next thing I know my bloody hand was between my wrench on the cam and something equally as hard..


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Where is the best place to re-locate the knock sensor? I've seen a couple ways but would like some opinions.
 
Heading out to the garage to start Musclemerc's cooling mod, clean the front cover and reinstall that and the same for the valve covers. I'll be working until I can't stand anymore. Should be a good day.

I've decided not to powder coat or even paint the valve covers. They came in black in 2003 and they look reasonably fine. And I want them to more less match the rest of the engine which has kind of a Mad Max air about it......
 
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