help with codes I'm throwing

[TBapp3]

Yes cams are TF NA stage 1 cams Bert,
And yes you're right with the valve cover difference.... I guess I was wondering if the covers them selfs are the only real dif between the two, I dont want to run into any unexpected problems or needed parts during the tear down if avoidable lol good call on junkyards I'm gonna get looking into that!

So I think I just need to order head gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets, the adjustable cam gears, locking header bolts, and buy your LT.s when your ready and I'm good to go can't wait to make a tune date!! does that sound like all the gaskets I would need our are there any other small ones on the top??

Sorry I know...ima noob to the engine building lol

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[BAzombie]

It was a while ago but from researching my PI swap I believe the only difference in the valve covers are the # of bolts. So that's all you'll need for those.

The gaskets sound right. You'll need valve cover gaskets and head bolts too, they can't be reused. You might need an intake gasket if it doesn't come off good.


I'm hoping to have my motor out sometime Tuesday.

 

[Noterminator]

Don't buy junk though Todd lol. Felpro or nothing lol. And always use ARP bolts.

 

[TBapp3]

I was originally thinking using ford racing gaskets but ill have to look into it...

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[TBapp3]

Reviving a thread from the dead, unfortunately its not dead though cause my car still is...

Finally have had the time to get over and work on my Stang, iv now swapped in new accel yellow top coils and a brand new set of oem spark plugs...
I try to start the car and it turns and turns with absolutely no fire at all...what's you're thought?
The plugs had to be gapped witch Iv never done b4 so I'm thinking I didn't gap them right?!?

Any other idea or advise here...id love to get the car running right so I can get started with the cam swap but till its figured out I'm not tarring more apart that's for sure!!

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[Noterminator]

You know you could've bought Motorcraft spark plugs. They come pre-gapped.

 

[SaratogaSaleen]

Even if they were gapped wrong, I would think it would still try to fire ... sure

you are getting spark?

 

[TBapp3]

I have motocraft and they say they must be gapped on the box... No I guess I'm not sure I'm getting spark, I'm new to mechanics still so what should I check.... Just thought sense i just took the old out and put the new in it has to be something simple...

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[Noterminator]

Yea mine I bought from Jegs and they state they are pre-gapped. So not sure on yours. AM pre-gaps theirs as well for Motorcraft. Anyway is it turning over at all? Any noise whatsoever? Or just nothing?

 

[TBapp3]

Can you read Timmy lol

OEM plugs would be motocraft, and i said it cranks and cranks with out firing... If it was doing nothing id know my battery was dead comon now... I said I'm a noob, not a retard lol

Anyone with mechanical experience have any advice here?!?

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[NYstang]

are you getting spark?

pull a plug, ground it, and crank.

 

[Noterminator]

Can you read Timmy lol

OEM plugs would be motocraft, and i said it cranks and cranks with out firing... If it was doing nothing id know my battery was dead comon now... I said I'm a noob, not a retard lol

Anyone with mechanical experience have any advice here?!?

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Sorry didn't read your other post bro. And I know what OEM is smartass. But most places sell them pre-gapped. I DID NOT have to gap mine.

 

[TBapp3]

So what is the absolute easiest way to tell if I am or am not getting spark?!?

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[FrostByte]

Get a spark plug (no need to remove one from engine if u have a spare), remove the boot from one of your plugs and put the extra plug in it. Then ground the plug to engine block and turn over the engine, you should be able to see the spark.

 

[TBapp3]

Thanks you Ed!

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[TBapp3]

So my father I'm law was in town for the weekend and had wanted to help me with the Stang (he has mechanic experience) well we got to work and found the real issue... After doing a compression test and finding next to no compression in the misfiring cylinder we tore the valve cover off, from there it was pretty apparent what was wrong.... A spring and rocker were completely unattached and bouncing around in there... I guess that explained the ticking noise...SMH good thing iv been collecting parts..

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[01GT2V]

That sucks man

 

[TBapp3]

Yea it does its always something.

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