Hello -
I've decided on installing the M/Thumps stage II's .....as with my prev post ...I'd like to do this myself ...but ....I've been told by a reputable shop that has perofrmed many of these swaps....
Not to use the Comp cams "phazers" ....use the Livernois lock-outs in-case the VCT goes bad....
Plus that special tool from ford doesn't help to hold down the chains b/c you have to remove the gears to put the locks in....?
Then the guy at the shop said that ....no matter what ...your going to have to "pop" the timing cover off anyway to be reassurred that the timing is correct.....if it's "off" by (1)one link or shifts in anyway....your really screwed.....(the marking the gear and chain is iffy) ...and it will end up w/motor faliure.....has anyone out there completed this procedure with really good results ....and completed this in their own garage.....
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I've decided on installing the M/Thumps stage II's .....as with my prev post ...I'd like to do this myself ...but ....I've been told by a reputable shop that has perofrmed many of these swaps....
Not to use the Comp cams "phazers" ....use the Livernois lock-outs in-case the VCT goes bad....
Plus that special tool from ford doesn't help to hold down the chains b/c you have to remove the gears to put the locks in....?
Then the guy at the shop said that ....no matter what ...your going to have to "pop" the timing cover off anyway to be reassurred that the timing is correct.....if it's "off" by (1)one link or shifts in anyway....your really screwed.....(the marking the gear and chain is iffy) ...and it will end up w/motor faliure.....has anyone out there completed this procedure with really good results ....and completed this in their own garage.....
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