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SportTrac Discussion
Engine & Drivetrain
Hydraulic Chain Tensioner and oil restrictor - looking for advise
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<blockquote data-quote="DILLARD000" data-source="post: 1049231" data-attributes="member: 74901"><p>Have here the 2001 SportTracJob2;</p><p>different "LongBlock" IntakeManifold, ValveCovers, OilFilter,...; same V6~4.0L~SOHC "ShortBlock"</p><p>Below is a pic with dimensions of the FactoryOE OilRestrictor\Reducer I pulled several years ago</p><p>with tweezers (think the kids game "Operation") from galley feeding LeftFront TimingTensioner;</p><p>for inspecting+cleaning with CarbSpray then re-installed; had larger diam you've noted above, works fine.</p><p>I suspect this part acts more like a 1WayHeartValve than a Reducer\Restrictor,</p><p>to hold some pressure+volume of oil as a reserve in that galley way.</p><p>Your judgement call; unless its obviously cracked\broken.</p><p>It does not wear significantly, so 20yr+ FactoryOE should be ok.</p><p>Have now changed several pairs of these TimingTensioners; I've gotten a habit of</p><p>spraying CarbCleaner down those OilGalleys to help clear any sludge,</p><p>then once Tensioners are installed & confirmed good, do an Oil+Filter change.</p><p><a href="https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Oil_Pressurized_TimingTensioners" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176)">Click here for more info on these Tensioners.</span></a></p><p>Hope this helps.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]3995[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]3996[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DILLARD000, post: 1049231, member: 74901"] Have here the 2001 SportTracJob2; different "LongBlock" IntakeManifold, ValveCovers, OilFilter,...; same V6~4.0L~SOHC "ShortBlock" Below is a pic with dimensions of the FactoryOE OilRestrictor\Reducer I pulled several years ago with tweezers (think the kids game "Operation") from galley feeding LeftFront TimingTensioner; for inspecting+cleaning with CarbSpray then re-installed; had larger diam you've noted above, works fine. I suspect this part acts more like a 1WayHeartValve than a Reducer\Restrictor, to hold some pressure+volume of oil as a reserve in that galley way. Your judgement call; unless its obviously cracked\broken. It does not wear significantly, so 20yr+ FactoryOE should be ok. Have now changed several pairs of these TimingTensioners; I've gotten a habit of spraying CarbCleaner down those OilGalleys to help clear any sludge, then once Tensioners are installed & confirmed good, do an Oil+Filter change. [URL='https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Oil_Pressurized_TimingTensioners'][COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]Click here for more info on these Tensioners.[/COLOR][/URL] Hope this helps. [ATTACH type="full" alt="2001.Ford_Engi.Tmng_Left.Redx_Ford.yL2z-9e473-aa.GIF"]3995[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="2001.Ford_Engi.Tmng_Left.Tens_Ford.xu2z-6k254-aa_3of3.GIF"]3996[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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