Parts List to do your Timing Chain Guides/Tensioners

So, where do you get the cam locking tool? I can only find it as part of a kit for $150+.

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ledzilla said:
So, where do you get the cam locking tool? I can only find it as part of a kit for $150+.

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I bought mine from another member here. Someone else might have one for sale. BTW, I suggest based on my initial reading of the disassembly process you will want the Ford shop manual for the MM. Unless, of course, you have a member living near you who can help with the job. Living in fabulous Warsaw Indiana I am not so fortunate.

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YOU DO NOT NEED A CAM LOCKING TOOL.

It takes 10 minutes to time a mod motor, without any significant automotive background needed. You line up 2 dots, not difficult. Plenty of videos on youtube.
 
Zack said:
YOU DO NOT NEED A CAM LOCKING TOOL.

It takes 10 minutes to time a mod motor, without any significant automotive background needed. You line up 2 dots, not difficult. Plenty of videos on youtube.
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So true, I had no idea what I was doing but I learned with little to no guidance.


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justbob said:
I get all the info I need and more from alldatadiy.com.


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I have a subscription to that site. But I haven't paid it much attention for a while. I guess it couldn't hurt to load it up and review some of it. Just don't remember if I set the initial car to the Marauder or my Buick. Only have one listed on it.

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Thank you for the list Zack. Very handy.

I would like to add the balancer bolt. This is the one i ordered.

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Is it just me or does the Moca timing set 89$ look exactly... and I mean exactly the same as the FRPP timing set. $549
 
The Moca unit does not include new bolts or screws. The $89 units use plastic guides. Melling makes 2 kits with steel guides. The better one is $508


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It is time to add to this post with my experience 2004 Marauder with 148 K. I have start up rattle and metal sheen in the oil. I have all the Ford parts needed to complete this job including OEM oil pump. I have not yet pulled the timing cover but I am almost ready. All bolts are out except power steering. It seems cam covers should be removed and the oil pan. I want to change the oil pump and clean the pickup more likely than not. I would appreciate a simple opinion based on what is best practice. Remove the timing cover first and to see first hand damage will guide my decisions but I am inclined to just rebuild all worn items while it is open. I plan on keeping my black Marauder for at least 100 k more. I own a 2004 Silver Marauder. I have all the parts and the time to do it but taking out the oil pan may prove to be a painful overkill. Comments please but understand my Marauders are keepers. Original 2004 owner who will always keep them.
 
From my experience you can’t drop the pan unless you lower the K member down or remove the engine.


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Removed timing chain cover will become major rebuild.

My 2004 Marauder is long over due for major updates. I have all the Ford parts needed for this rebuild. New ford kit with chains, guides, gaskets, bolts are ready and in my case needed. The timing chains, guides and tensioners need replacement at 148,000 miles but should have been replaced much earlier. My timing chain related problems are total wear and failure. The lower driver side guide is completely worn thru with large pieces of plastic and aluminium guide material in the oil pan. I think based on the chain and guides that putting off this wear item was/is foolish. I think oil pan removal for debris removal, oil pump replacement and pickup cleaning is a must. Thank you Justbob for the tuff truth about if removal of the oil pan is necessary you must take out the engine or drop the K member. Just received the oil pan gasket and ordered more parts. Big job ahead.
 

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The OEM kit is discontinued. Purchasing just the parts w no chains is the same price as the 19 piece kit.
I purchased the A+ premium brand kit on Amazon for future work when I have more money.


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