Ford 5.4L 3v Triton Engine Removal & Installation Part 2 of 2: Engine Prep and Installation
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- Come along as we show you how to remove and replace the Ford 5.4L 3v engine found in many Ford models like the F-150.
These are the Parts and Tools I Recommend:
Spark Plugs 2004- Mid 2008 25ft lbs-
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Spark Plugs Mid 2008-2014 106 inch lbs-
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Exhaust Manifold Downpipe Studs-
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Permatex Ultra Black Engine Sealant (if required)-
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Permatex Blue Threadlocker-
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Coolant Crossover Gaskets:
LH- amzn.to/32xHAel
RH- amzn.to/36PB9qj
Mopar Rust Penetrant-
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10mm Gearwrench (power steering bolts)-
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Cat Claw-
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Trim Tool-
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Fan Clutch Remover (easiest method)-
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Starter Removal in detail-
• Ford F-150 Starter Rep...
Remanufactured Engines I use-
www.powertrain...
TORQUE SPECS:
Valve Cover Torque Sequence
Early Build:
LH- drive.google.c...
RH-
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Late Build:
LH-
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RH-
drive.google.c...
Intake Manifold Torque Sequence-
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Flexplate Torque Sequence-
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Engine Mounts:
Drivers Side
2004-2005 Early Build- 162ft lbs
2005 Late Build- 2014 258ft lbs
Passenger Side
2004- 155ft lbs and 18ft lbs for 13mm nut
2005-2008 184ft lbs both nuts
2009-2014 129ft lbs both nuts
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These are the Parts and Tools I Recommend:
Spark Plugs 2004- Mid 2008 25ft lbs-
amzn.to/32tCjEw
Spark Plugs Mid 2008-2014 106 inch lbs-
amzn.to/2Q72fmS
Exhaust Manifold Downpipe Studs-
amzn.to/2X0gjQx
Permatex Ultra Black Engine Sealant (if required)-
amzn.to/2rxpz31
Permatex Blue Threadlocker-
amzn.to/2pY1IsM
Coolant Crossover Gaskets:
LH- amzn.to/32xHAel
RH- amzn.to/36PB9qj
Mopar Rust Penetrant-
amzn.to/35GAxmi
10mm Gearwrench (power steering bolts)-
amzn.to/2VRT22B
Cat Claw-
amzn.to/31lso3b
Trim Tool-
amzn.to/31ndv0f
Fan Clutch Remover (easiest method)-
amzn.to/35Ot9Wf
Starter Removal in detail-
czcams.com/video/yhXV-aIv_bA/video.html
Remanufactured Engines I use-
www.powertrainproducts.net/FORD-5-4-V8-ENGINE-04-06-F150-NAVIGATOR-EXPEDITION-p/1579.htm TORQUE SPECS:
Valve Cover Torque Sequence
Early Build:
LH- drive.google.com/file/d/0BzYkF_-Nh949YkFXTmxFbTNVcXc/view?usp=sharing
RH-
drive.google.com/file/d/0BzYkF_-Nh949akIteHRIcWhvVDQ/view?usp=sharing
Late Build:
LH-
drive.google.com/file/d/0BzYkF_-Nh949Tno0czVseFh2WjA/view?usp=sharing
RH-
drive.google.com/file/d/0BzYkF_-Nh949WWRHVVg4ZFN5SWM/view?usp=sharing
Intake Manifold Torque Sequence-
drive.google.com/file/d/1EeIgiG4HPYOk_76QeNJZ4ZJlzWOW42Qa/view?usp=sharing
Flexplate Torque Sequence-
drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8t7domsnmENjZBbs82ogjy-gk8aDwnN/view?usp=sharing
Engine Mounts:
Drivers Side
2004-2005 Early Build- 162ft lbs
2005 Late Build- 2014 258ft lbs
Passenger Side
2004- 155ft lbs and 18ft lbs for 13mm nut
2005-2008 184ft lbs both nuts
2009-2014 129ft lbs both nuts
Hi, I have an unrelated question, I changed the timing set on a 5.4 2v. I'm pretty sure I put the plastic rail tensioners on wrong side (left on right and right on left). Should I take it apart again to correct it or do you think it will be fine. In only a few miles is running fine so far.
Curious at this point how much all of that costs? Between the engine, shipping, new parts.... does it make sense? Or should I say dollars and cents? By the time these trucks need this much work, generally unless they were really well kept as far as body and interior, they are worth less than the parts for this build. Am I wrong? I'm currently considering doing cam phasers, timing set, and oil pump on a nearly cherry 05 expedition, but they routinely sell for $4500-5500, so if I had to do an engine I would being buying the value of the vehicle in parts essentially. I'm a bit conflicted especially once you add in all the labor.
FordTechMakuloco can update you tell me what the part number is for the 2004 fx4 brake booster Vaccum to intake hose is
FordTechMakuloco Is that engine better than the Ford remanufactured one?
Hey I have a question about a 98 Ford F-150 with a 5.4 my uncle sold me this truck and gave me a packet that reads 2007 remanufactured motor what does this mean and also how can I get ahold of you to ask questions
What a great dad, he didn’t scream or cuss his son out, he handled the small error of dropping the engine too fast awesomely. Better than I would have for sure!
So true! My father would have let me have it lol! 👍
I thought the same thing. This guy is a great mechanic and obviously a great dad. Everyone is always learning and yelling only discourages.
Maybe he yelled at him after the video 🤣
I agree. Such an awesome way to handle this situation
Lefty loosy righty tighty!
Applies almost 100% of the time. Unless you own something like a bus, then the drivers side lug threads are reverse, but anyway.
A guy and his kid in their garage making better content than all the discovery channel reality shows
99% OF WHATS ON TV IS DILUTED, UNADULTERATED, PSUDOREALISTIC $HI*T. THIS IS THE NEW AGE OF TV, THE AGE OF KNOWLEDGE. lOVE UR VIDS FORDTECHMAKULOCO. lOVE THE EXPLAINATOINS YOU GIVE WITH THE DETAILS FOR PEOPLE JUST LEARNING. tHIS IS WHAT TV IS ALL ABOUT! BEST FORD MECHANIC ON CZcams IVE SEEN SO FAR
Heck yeah! That is living the dream for many fellas! Blessed and knowledgeable
My son and I were able to swap out the 5.4 in our 2004 F150 in a couple of weeks following the videos. No issues and the truck started and ran perfectly first try. No codes. No noises. Just a smooth running truck. Thank you for the care and time you put into your videos. They are a tremendous resource!
The engine drop was classic and the look on his face said it all. We all have been there and done that just part of the learning curve. Nobody got hurt no damage happen so all is good just a little jumpy now.
Thank you for all you do to help others to be able to do the job and what to watch out for.
Yeah I'm glad he didn't edit that part out of the video, because it's true we all have done that. And still the most detailed video I've watched in a while.
Teared up a little bit watching you working with your son . I miss my Dad so much.
I bought the same exact motor and used these videos as reference on questions I had which has been amazing and helped me out quite a bit! I would like to add on the oil priming process I went through about 10 sessions of cranking and never got oil pressure. I called the warranty department for the engine and they were very helpful and told me to try a few things. First thing was take the oil filter off and crank it then. If that didn't work get a jack, jack up the back end of the truck as high as I can safely do it and try it again with the oil filter off, it didn't work with just the oil filter off so I jacked up the back end and initially it didn't work but after a few more pumps on the jack got it a little bit higher I finally got oil to come out of the oil filter housing. I then put the oil filter back on and immediately got oil pressure on the next cranking session.
Nice! Thats a crazy story but useful info too🙂🙃🥳
Great info
Had the same issue with the oil priming. Thanks to your comment I knew what to do! 😊
I'm very happy to help!
I had the EXACT same issue and was fully prepared to wash my hands of it and have it towed to a shop. But…this worked like a charm. Amazingly helpful post.
i like how you didn't edit out the little mishap just to show anything can happen
Yup, I have done it myself as a professional with experience while working at the dealer so how can I fault a 16yr old kid with minimal experience?
@@FordTechMakuloco very professional and thank you for doing this to help other people you are awesome
FordTechMakuloco such an amazing way to view mistakes
The Best Ford guy on CZcams!!!! The detail on the transmission line up is so important, Take your time and do it right. Thanks for your Excellent videos and sharing your skills. A pleasure to watch a great Tech!
I seem to be having issues with the metal shim hitting my torque converter studs and making it so the engine won’t turn over when the trans is bolted in. Any tips?
Outstanding two-part video. Thank you for all the detail. I followed the two videos minute by minute on an 07 FX2 and the truck is running great. One fun thing if you’re going minute by minute- put a pan under the lower radiator hose before you disconnect it from the oil filter adapter. I dumped a ton of fluid in my garage then pressed play and sure enough the next step was to put a bucket in place, had forgotten seeing that advice when I watched the whole video earlier.
Way to stay calm and cool with your son!
Thank you for your videos. I just replaced my 5.4 and followed along with you. Many helpful tips that made it easy.
Thank you
The most important lesson I learned in this video, is how to treat your help when they goof up. The sign of a true professional. How many smiles and thank yous do you get from customers each day? I love your content and I'm a bow tie til I die kinda dude...
Just installed a reman engine from powertrain company! Your videos are extremely valuable! Thanks!
When I worked around my Dad, I got a little nervous too Alex. You did a very good job and Brian has a great helper.
Many years ago, when I did the trans on my 93 F150, I used a couple pieces of all thread through the dowel pin holes. As I tightened the nuts, it pulled the trans forward in near perfect alignment. It worked like a charm.
Man totally rebuilt an engine for a friend of mine who had another guy that tore down the entire engine and left it in pieces and never finished it.
I watch your video over and over and every step of the process went as smooth or smoother than what you showed.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE DETAIL AND TIME YOU PUT INTO THESE VIDEOS😎
I just swapped out my old motor for a reman from powertrainproducts. These videos were awesome. Huge thank you! Also as mentioned elsewhere in the comments, I also couldn't get oil pressure initially, so finally removed the oil filter and jacked up the back of the truck. Once oil started spilling out, I put the filter back on and bam, had oil pressure on the next cranking session. Truck is running great!
How much did the engine run you and do you know what kind of internal parts they use? I got a 08 with 275,000 that I'm gonna have to replace the engine or get a new truck not too far down the road.
@@Jay388 I just Purchased one this week it was $4700 they are running free shipping through this month of May and the engine itself is actually discounted quite a bit.
That engine came down quick! But hey, who hasn’t done that once or twice...that’s called an attention getter from where I’m from...it’s great you and your son could do this together. My sons are getting more and more involved in wrenching. I’m proud to pass that ability down...thanks for this Brian...
Nice job. I've done it both ways, and removing the cab on those trucks to put an engine in is my favorite. Plus, the look on the customer's face when he sees his frame on the ground an body in the air is priceless.
You can tell a lot about a person's character by how they handle a potential crisis. Professional grade material.
Brain your the best mechanic on CZcams. Your tips and tricks are the most valuable. I thank you for helping Ford owners work on thier intimidating vehicles. Your the best. I can tell you are a great dad. When your don dropped the engine too far you kept your cool. We need more people like you.
My heart stopped when that engine dropped!! :)
Me too.
Well he did have a spare oil pan
Brian didn’t even flinch, what a pro!!!
I couldn't believe that happened... should have instruct his helper a bit better in not to do that, I bet it could have damaged a brand new engine...
Watched this for the 1st time, now i need new under wear.
Poor Alex, it scared the shit out of me when I was watching it. We all make simple mistakes but it's good to see he kept going and didn't let it bother him. Hell sometimes I have a hard time remembering left and right when I'm focused on not breaking something lol.
I admire your patience and the fact that you didn't edit your son learning through his mistake. It was a great learning experience for him without being yelled at. I know I would be yelling at mine. Love learning form you on the 5.4L 3V. Thanks for the educatation on the Cam Follower removal. I am living and repairing throug a P0017:00 Camshafat Position Correlation - Bank#1 Sensor B. The Error correlation for the two sides was -3.25 to the drivers and -20 to the passengers. I watched your video on the data stream. Everything is coming along really good just time consuming. Well thanks for always being great. I will continue to watch. Rob NYC
I’m not a professional mechanic but watching this guy I learned a lot of stuff now I can fix stuff on my 2006 Ford F-150
Man you went the extra mile on details excellent job and superior quality!!
In the 80's we would do this job 2 or 3 times a year with our buddies. Someone was always needing an engine. 24 hours and 48 beers later we'd have another used engine installed. Never ever did anyone get a brand new one.
I think the problem lies with this particular engine. I’m looking at a rebuilt engine, as mine has 215k on it and has had timing problems twice. First was at 193k and I had to use a non-Ford kit. Which brings me to 215k and something jumped time. Rather than buying a new truck, I’ll spend $3,500 and hopefully be in good shape for at least 100,000 more miles.
Excellent video. That last thing you said about the alternator screaming just solved a huge question I had about my other truck. Tons of searching and all the "answers" and "fixes" didn't work. This alone was worth the time watching this video. Thanks!
I rebuilt my first engine when I was 17. I had a SCJ Torino and my brother in law was a mechanic with that kind of patience too! At the end I was putting in the distributor and somehow a socket fell down in the motor. I almost cried! I sat there for 2 hours with a magnet fishing, asking my brother in law if he thought it would move if we left it in. He kept telling me we just need to lift it back up, take off the pan and get it out. (that was faster than the time I played with the magnet) He let me make the decision and I'm glad I followed his advice. No leaks and after priming, the beast fired up the first try. I wish I had that car now! and a 69 fast back 69 Barracuda. He was more of a brother to me than my own.
Anyone who's ever swapped out a engine can relate to that drop lol content is awesome my man 👍
This was awesome! I could not have fixed my truck without your in depth walk through! I really appreciate you taking the time out to make such an in depth and informative video. It took me two solid weeks but the truck runs like a dream! Thanks again!
My son and I just got his power train engine running tonight. We could not have done it without your videos.
How is the engine doing now?
@@carlcelle2060 running great !
Everyday I watch your channel. I'm working mostly ford trucks.Fleet service. As new immigrant here in Canada..it really helps me a lot. GOD BLESS
What a fantastic video. Thanks for the accuracy and completeness of all the various details necessary to complete a 5.4 engine replacement. Good to see son helping dad out.
There's a certain good feeling when the engine starts for the first time.
Did the whole motor swap by myself using part1/part2. At 21 doing my first swap, pretty cool! How awesome is CZcams?
Awesome video as always. A Godsend for all of us "aspiring" mechanics. Anyone who has a teenage son will love the video at the 22 minute mark. A sign of a good father is using this as a teaching moment and keeping your cool. Well done.
Great tips Brian. You may remember about one year ago I did exactly that to my 04, I had emailed you regarding questions about my build. Your knowledge on these trucks is greatly appreciated. While the engine was out i did trans rebuild and u-joint replacement as well. Since then I raised the front end 2 inch to level the truck, replaced the struts and springs (O'reillys cheapies, don't recommend), rebuild front suspension all Moog parts, clean up entire frame, two coats rust encapsulate (I used chassis saver, I'm from the "D" road salt sucks) and satin black top coat. 20,000 miles still going strong. Peace
Nice upgrades it sounds like. I'm in NewYork and need to do same to my 2010 rusty frame under under body
UPDATE: Heads up!! to anyone doing this a few years down the line. Powertrain products no longer ships the rebuilt engines with the 3 stud bolts at the top of the timing chain cover (where the radio interferance capacitors and AC comp muffler go) make sure you buy new ones or take yours off the old engine!
i have to say it, there are a lot of engine how to’s on youtube but usually they gloss over quite of bit of information or they just won’t include the information and leave you to “figure it out”.... This video like most of your videos is thoroughly informative and i thank you for that!😃👍🏿
Hey there! i just wanted to say thanks. Your videos were a huge help to me while swapping the engine in my 2005 f150. I put a 2013 5.4 in there and utilized many of your videos along the way. You are a badass!
I was impressed by the way you kept your cool when the engine dropped great stuff thanks
Yup, I have done it myself as a professional with experience while working at the dealer so how can I fault a 16yr old kid with minimal experience?
In all seriousness. Its good you didn’t cut it out. It a full tutorial of how things could go bad. Not all perfect like some other channel that edit all the mistakes out. I really enjoy your videos. Make one for cylinder heads update to the new spark plug when overhauling an engine👍
Brian the Ford God helped us again. Hands down the best DIY channel for Fords on CZcams.
Great job Brian.. Especially teaching us and the next generation. . Thanks for taking the time to do this.....
Brian,
Great video set, thank you! (and Im not even a truck guy but I am a Ford guy). Alex did good - Ive let a few engines down too fast in my day too. My son (16) is working on getting his drivers licence now. Congrads to Alex on getting his.
God bless
Paul (in MA)
Kids got good aim, he knew right where it was going. He's just impatient is all. 😅 congrats on your license bro. Great video guys. 🙂
Great detail to everything its good to know there are still caum people like you that explain every detail for us I've been mecanicing for 47 yrs and this was very helpful to watch you you have a great demeanor keep on wrenching ,,,and thank you
The engine drop reminded me of....well me, back when my old man was teaching me how to work on cars. Awesome video, makes me alot more comfortable tackling this job when my 4.6 3v decides to kick the bucket
one of the best mechanical videos I've ever seen! Thanks for all for all of the effort and detail.
Thank you so much for making this video.
I’m helping a friend reinstall his newly rebuilt 5.4 after another guy pulled it and this is my first ever for engine.
This was exactly what I need to get the job done RIGHT!!!
Huge THANK YOU!!!
Subed up and look forward to more content!!👍🏻👍🏻💯
I love the 5.4.. Take care of it and it will take care of you.
Well done. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit this video.
These videos were great. My son's 2004 F150 2wd with the 5.4 Triton ate an intake valve. I watched these two videos several times and was able to swap in a rebuilt engine. I delivered the truck to him yesterday and it is running Great!!! Thanks for the help.
Extremely helpful videos which allowed me to install a new 5.4L crate engine into my truck.
Hella good job, and explanation for the whole process. Sold off my 06 Lariat for a newer F150 with the 5.0. I'll miss those quick air filter changes on the 5.4 3v.
I always dreaded helping my father with ANYTHING! I would always get my ass chewed out!
haha same, at least when i was real young he understood it was part of the process
Completely rebuilt my 5.4 and reinstalled it runs like a dream!! Second one I've done thanks to your videos thank you very much for your help
I've learned so much from you, thank you. I'm glad you showed your son making a slight mistake in the video dropping the crane down unexpectedly-- good man. I'm sure you're a great dad alongside a great mechanic.
Cheers from Edmonton
I don't know how you stayed so calm when your kid dropped the engine..
It was over the frame at that point not much could get hurt that I can’t fix.
This is what makes Brian such a great teacher. Zen Master Brian
We have all done it, just fix what got broke or bent and move on.
What are you gonna do ,it was over and done with and it wasn't on purpose .All getting crazy is gonna do is make things worse and make his son not want to do things like this again with his old man.
I have seen profession technicians accidentally drop too fast and the engine bangs down hard. Like Brian said, not much could get hurt that couldn't be fixed. It happens sometimes.
23:08 the main thing is, nobody got hurt. Anybody who claims to not have done this is a liar
Yup, I have done it myself as a professional with experience while working at the dealer so how can I fault a 16yr old kid with minimal experience?
FordTechMakuloco well Brian you’re a good dad. My dad was also very patient and always tried to turn every misadventure into a “learning experience.” Regarding tomorrow, thank you for your service
I did this sitting in an unfamiliar crane, lowering a generator into a Letourneau(google it)at a sawmill. The generator weighs 6 tons, and the two mechanics were very good at keeping out of harms way for just this reason. There were many guys there missing fingers! I would say we were all lucky that day, but if you aren't in the way, everyone goes home uninjured!
It's why I don't like cherry pickers, overhead hoist is the only sure way to do this. I've done the cherry picker method and this is why I don't use it anymore.
Everyone has to learn. Great job being patient.
Don't miss my 5.4 . Love my 14 5.0 . Happy veterans day brother.
Brian, thankyou for this video, ESPECIALLY the torque settings and special tools you used.
I'm familiar with the 2005 IMRC circuit. Seeing that one on the back of the engine brought back memories of the two problems I had with a vehicle. That vehicle had the engine replaced. Later on I found out why. A stuck open intake valve in the Number 7 (3rd one in passenger side) which allowed combustion flame and gases into the intake, melting the IMRC flapper valve and no movement from the system. New intake fixed that. Something happened to the small wires to the IMRC harness before I got it, so I rewired from the connector to a known good part of the harness. All together, checked the system operation with the IDS, all good. The road test was WOW! Very good power and put a smile on my face! Thanks again Brian!
That was so kool, a learning experience for him. That’s how you learn: )
23:06 is the best part of the video🤣
Hey Brian, just swapped out my first motor and it went perfect-ish, aside from a few rookie mistakes. I torqued the intake to 18 ft/lbs instead of in/lbs on first sequence. And ofcourse i broke 3 off in the head. Thank you for your great videos! My 05 lives on!
BOTH VIDEOS WERE GREAT, GLAD YOU HAD YOUR SON INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS, HOPEFULLY HE IS LEARNIG A GOOD WORK ETHIC FROM HIS DAD LIKE I DID!
You my man, explain everything that chilton leaves out.
Great job and explanation, you assistant did a great jod!
Hey you were great when the engine dropped,,tell your son he did great I've done a lot of things just like that but that's how we learn ,,,but the look on your face ,,,,,priceless great content he's learning a lot with a great dad like you
Thank you. Nice job with the video. Concise and to the point.
Kudos for not editing out the boom drop. A very common and dangerous mistake for novices. It's good that they see it but so glad you didn't get hurt. I'll bet your son doesn't do that again.
I have done it a time or two in my early days I really could not fault him.
Nice work, Brian! 👍🍻
That truck is sweet - gonna last a good, long time now. A worthy investment, for sure.
You know what they say - vehicles, like wives, "It's always cheaper to keep 'er". 😁
Congrats Alex!
Drive safe.
Thank you for making all these 3valve videos. I’ve used your timing set replacement video many times now for deleting the phasers and replacing the rest on multiple trucks. I am using this one now and you just make my work so easy. Watch a minute or two, do what you show, watch some more, repeat. Next thing you know you’re done.
Best thing this video did: convinced me to hire this out. My 2009 Ford 3-valve is the reason I drive a 2014 Chevy. Any plumber can explain galvanic response and how you use insulators to prevent it. Ford just mates ferrous with alloy directly and hopes the ground straps are enough. Incredible.
Now that I have my screen wiped off after I spit Coke all over it when that engine dropped. I'm not surprised so much from the engine drop as much as I am at how quickly your son put the brakes on. Gravity is not always our friend.
I'm guilty of jumping when the engine dropped too! Dang
Can't thank you enough, BEST video series master mechanic I've ever seen on You Tube. I've been twisting wrenches 50 years now, but you are so so detailed, calm, accurate, and real, with no silliness, your videos are so professional, and I am a professional also, so I really admire your demeanor, including how well you handled your son, just amazing!
You have been my go to for Ford's about a year now. I hate Ford's but you make it easy and I feel guilty making money off your training. 😎😁
Because of you, I ended up buying an 2008 F150 FX4 too! Purrs right now, but I know what's coming haha... I have swapped out and done other phaser jobs before, but you've given expert advise even on component part selection, ie, Helping pump, Ford vs Dorman XD phaser, etc.
Love your technic, please please keep it up. I am semi retired now at 63, newer built home shop with 4 post hoist, I still do customers and a bit of hot rodding, but for some difficult jobs like the 5.4, I'd be hard pressed without you bro!!!!
Awesome video. I learned a lot. I like to take the front wheels off and lower the truck down until the front rotors are few inches off the ground. Lowers the working height. Makes working so much easier. Lay the front wheels down in the front of the bumper for a step stool. Also take that hood latch off..that thing digs into your gut.
Can I bring my expedition to you? lol
23:08 woah!
Butt puckering action
Wooooo. That heart dropped faster than the motor lol. You handled that very well. My dad taught me when letting down the cherry picker. ALEAYS KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE BAR
Dude! Your Channel is awesome 👏 😎! I just bought a 2001 Ford Super Duty XL 5.4 V8 Triton 12/12/2020. Now I know where to come to swap the engine or do any of its engine maintenance. Your almost step-by-step process was impeccable!
I don’t want Dorman anything,especially Dorman crap installed inside my engine. Surprised you don’t go Ford Reman.
The new ones must be alright,he wouldn't use them if he thought they were junk,if you've been following this guy for a while you'd trust his judgement ,he knows these Tritons like the back of his hand.If he says they are good enough,trust me they are good enough.
The XD phasers are doing fine so far but no this engine had all Ford components.
04:52 I always end in their rear
This proves the saying If you want it done right, do it yourself. I doubt you could find tech that would give it this level of attention to detail. I’m trying to make a checklist from your videos. Thanks so much. My first new vehicle was this 2004 f150. Lucky me.
I use those old plastic housing gas filters (paper media) for the rear-axle vent tube. I've almost dropped an engine like that before. Broke out in a cold sweat. They need to improve those release valves on the cherry pickers! Great to see some father/son interaction. You're son is lucky; his teacher is one of the best.
I just wanted to say these videos on motor removal and installation are very good I’m a guy who knows very little about working on cars but my 4.6 blew a head gasket in 05 f150 and I came across your videos and I will say with the help of these videos so far I have the motor ready to pull I just have to cut the manifold anyways I just wanted to say out of all of the videos I have found yours by far was the best it was step by step showing what to do video well done thank you
Wow. Dropping these high tech engines. So much to look out for damaging delicate parts. My experiences helping with engine swaps, (long ago, in simpler times) so much easier. Only thing we did different was using wood and cardboard in the engine bay to shoehorn it into the final drop location and then remove the wood (like pieces of wall paneling) and/or cardboard. This would make any mishaps, as we saw here, from causing too much grief. Loved the details and tips. Excellent video and audio production values we've come to love from your workshop to our homes
Thank You for taking the TIME TO MAKE ALL these Videos on the 5.4L 3V . George Amodei :)
Enjoyed the video, great detailed explanation, and review. That new block looks awesome. Also, incorporating your son in this build will create memories he will remember all his life. Thx👍👍
I'm just a DIY guy for mostly simple repairs for my 2005 Ford Expedition. I am not very mechanically oriented but over the years have learned by doing, reading, listening to others and of course watching videos etc. Your level of knowledge and expertise is incredible! You are the "Doctor of all things mechanical." Additionally, when you consider and think of the incredible level of science, physics and engineering that is involved with the internal combustion engine, it makes you appreciate the advancement of mankind in relationship to industry and technology. It wasn't that long ago, say 250 years, that man either walked or used an animal for transportation. This mode of transportation had continued for 5000 years! To see all of the intricate detail and how things are synchronized together just right - its amazing. We were created in God's image and likeness - the ability to create, think, invent, use logic and solve problems. Great job Doctor!
excellent video, not every detail is lost, a lot of patience, excellent mechanic, your videos are gems, thank you Brayan
Awesome job with the details..enjoyed how you removed the intake assembly as a whole. And the engine drop...I gasped!!...Great patience brother and reaction to boot. Thank you.
I missed these two videos when they first came out and they are masterpieces. I don't think there's a better video of this procedure anywhere.
At least he caught it, closed the valve. My pops would have freaked. I drilled a hole in the jack handles, use a bolt inserted, to control preasure... Similar to a basin wrench. Great job explaining, showing slow positioning, rather then brute force!
please dont hurt your self...even know I don't like fords...I really enjoy your videos....for some reason...I admire your patience and intelligence...keep bringing hope on this trucks...buddy...I like your work...in general...
I got my engine out and new one in! Thanks to this video!!! 👍😂👌
been watching your videos for a long time now...I love my 5.4l and it is in tip top condition because of you.learned a lot from your videos.I wouldn't trust anyone ales to touch my engine other than you...lol Thanx! I owe you a lot!
I love how you explain things in such detail an you use visual aids. Helps me im mentaly disabled to a point, but i do my own work