So I just put in a new 3.0l in my truck. This new engine is missing the cam sensor/synch. So I need to put in a new one.
What's the set up for getting that 38* angle on the sensor and what is the procedure for finding TDC on #1 cylinder.

Thanks!

 

http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=226289

 

Link doesn't work

 

How to

take and put all the plugs in and leave the #1 cyl plug out take a socket with extension and turn the crank with your finger in the plugs place and keep turning till you hear the air forced out and there is TDC.

Ignition Timing 10 degrees BTDC



straight from the Ford Service DVD. It's on a Taurus/Tempo/Probe/Sable/Topaz, but you get the idea

 

Which cyl is the #1 cylinder?

 

3 6
2 5
1 4
front of truck

Front plug on the passenger side

 

Perfect. thanks!

 

how well did the motor go in drew?

 

Engine went in fine.
They really did change quite a few things from 2000 to 2001....which I'm in the process of converting.
-Fat "Green top" injectors in '00 with the square plug - Skinny Blacks in '01 with the oval plug
-Coil pack on bracket in '00 - Coil pack on pass. valve cover in '01 (with different spark wires and coil pack control plug/socket)
-Valve covers are different because of above.
-Exhaust manifold to downpipe. The spacing on the studs is wider on the '01 so the '00 flange doesn't fit (annoying...just have to elongate the holes)
-Wire harness is different because of the coil pack and injector plugs.

Everything else "looks" the same so far. Don't have it running yet...so we'll see.

 

like i said let me know if u want a hand.. its always fun working on a truck haha

 

For sure man! Let you know!

 

SO just to confirm...there are no Timing Marks on the cranks pulleys?

There are no marks to use a timing light on?

 

There will be a mark on the crank pulley will be a little dash going across it

 

Keep in mind that there are two instances of #1 TDC in each 4-cycle sequence. The CMP sensor must be timed to #1 TDC at the end of the compression stroke, not the exhaust stroke. You can determine which TDC it is by watching the rocker arms on #1.

Both valves will be fully closed at TDC at the end of the compression stroke.
Both will be slightly open at exhaust TDC.