Got a 2010 F150 with a 5.4 pushing 200k miles and she has never left me stranded. Runs like workhorse! Going to be doing phasers soon may do the lockout!
Great vid, its a shame living in the age of the internet that so many people cant be bothered to do a little research. Everyone just spews endless misinformation, keep it real problems and all Jerry!
HAHAHA dilldos and cam phasers are right up my alley 😂😂 Being married is not within your skill set so I can wait for that day . Jerry that video series is by far the beat video series on can phaser lockouts with tip and tricks. Well done bud. 👍
I did a cam phaser lock out. I haven’t purchased a Tune/Tuner yet. When I start the truck it runs but idles poorly. Shakes and feels like it misfires, but no codes. I’m trying to eliminate any possibility other than a tune that would be causing this. As far as I can tell, and I’ve worked extensively, there are no vacuum leaks. New motorcraft plugs, new fuel filter, all ford timing parts, new manifold gaskets, new elbow hose for the brake booster, cleaned the MAF. Did you happen to run the engine before flashing the ECU? Thanks
Cool. You know, idling an engine with a close, but not correct, tune isn’t going to damage anything. It’s not under load, it’s naturally aspirated… have you ever built an engine and ran a standalone ECU, like a Haltec, and had to have a tune programmed from scratch? All I wanted to know was if you ran it at all before flashing the ECU, and how it ran, but all you wanted to tell is me is that you’re a dickhead.
He said as much "as a married guy gets laid in a year". I thought "3, 4 quarts per week. Sometimes more. His truck sucks." Then he said his truck doesn't suck; his marriage does. So sorry, man.
I have a 2007 Lincoln Navigator with the 5.4 3v with a about 250,000 miles on it, truck runs beautifully smooth as silk. I’ve tested it hot and cold and in between it has great oil pressure considering. But unfortunately I’ve noticed lately that I’m starting to get the well known 5.4 phaser tick, I was wondering in this situation would it be beneficial to go with a lockout as you’ve done? And will it stop the tick? I was just quoted over $2,500 USD to get this fixed.
I’m at 280k on my 04 5.4 3v. Engine all original. Yes, cam phasers tick. I’m even running it with the oil solenoids unplugged. Engine light on. I may put new phasers, chains, guides and oil pump on it. Maybe I should put lockouts on it while I’m doing it?
CHAMP makes oil filters for AMSOIL so I just buy CHAMP filters for synthetic oil (they have filters for conventional oil) and save the money over paying the Amsoil markup.
Hey Brother how's the truck today? (2 years later)..So I just bought a 2006 about 8 months ago. Love my truck. Had the tranny rebuilt almost right away. Now just last week I thought I jumped time or some shit the way it was running. (like a bag of cats) Finally had a "Crank No Start "..Seen some of your videos, obviously subscribed. Pulled my valve covers and seen my drivers side phaser was out 90°. Thought Fu&% me but , atlest I know what I'm dealing with now. I ordered phasers and VCTS for both sides, from the U.S., cuz I'm in Canada 🇨🇦. Would you suggest using the look outs in the new phaser or No?.. Engine is surprisingly clean. Dropped the pan for an expection (what a pain in the ass) but , peace of mind knowing it only contains oil lol. Keep the videos coming man!!
yo, i wanna do this to my truck. i have a newer reman and the phasers are giving me isues now at 40k miles. did i hear you can still use a tuner with the lock outs?
Think...think...cam lockouts are...spacers. Yeah, spacers. You can cut any slug of metal to size and have a similar result. Or use a stack of pennies. The phaser will not move...it will be fixed in position.
Good video, don't mind the language btw..lol....I do have a question since I've recently become an owner of an f150 Supercrew with the 4.6. The truck has a little over 100k miles on it. I have heard of issues with these phasers and oil pumps going out. The truck is a single owner truck and it seems like the truck has been driven on the lighter side and has a well maintained engine. The brakes oils all seem to have always been well kept up as the engine is clean and the under carriage od the truck is clean from oil grud. I plan to possibly do the phaser lock and am considering replacing the oil pump if I do go that route to avoid potential issues. My thoughts are to go with a high volume oil pump and I do get how the viscousity changes and how the oil pressure does not have much to do with the pump's volume and oil when it is hot but do you suppose the high volume pump may hurt the engine during high RPM's such as would happen when running low gears in 4 low in a 4x4 truck? So If the pump moves the oil up to the heads that much quicker. Do you suppose the lower engine assembly may starve for oil? An engine builder I used for an engine rebuild actually put in oil restrictors in so the oil doesn't just shoot up to the heads and spend more time up there he said, rather than at the crank where it's more crucial. This he said could ofcourse become a carastrophic event? I only mention this because I've been seeing vid after vid about phasers issues and see that a lot of people installed high volume pumps. Now, since I myself do not have enough experience working on any Ford engines, I'm curious if you've heard of any issues anyone may have mentioned regarding high volume pumps? I'm not even sure if there is a place that Ford has to install oil restrictors. So I hope my questions or comments don't come off as a statement against high volume pumps for Fords but rather am curious if this could potentially become an issue. Thanks for taking the time to read this👍
Question. Did you really need the tuner as you said you used the stock tune? To help the oil pressure to the passenger side of the engine, there are also cam followers that have a smaller hole to reduce oil pressure loss as the driver side of the engine gets priority of oil. These followers only have to be installed on the drivers side. I have a 2010 with the 5.4 and have wondered about these kits. Specifically the lockout kit.
Ahhh well said my friend. I'm always amazed at these guys who want to chime in on something because they don't agree. But I do the same only I don't chime in unless I am holding more knowledge than the person I'm chiming to. Anyway my question is who kit did you.use. I've got an 04 5.4 3 valve F150. The odometer says 419, and change. Motor was gone through 1 time and as well the trans. About 7 k ago it started breaking up at the top end of the wide open 1, 2 and 2,3 shifts. It's progressively gotten worse. It has the original phasers in it. Anyway who's kit did you use if you can remember I would be greatful.
Just picked up well used (175K miles) '04 5.4 XLT. It sounds like it's dieseling a bit...sounded similar to what yours sounded like (to me) but a bit worse. Does yours sounds like that? I found out the previous owner paid $1,800 to have the plugs changed, so I don't have to worry about that issue. I'm going to replace the VCT solenoids first and see if that helps. Thanks for sharing your videos/experiences.
I think BK'S ENGINE SOUNDED VERY VERY SMOOTH & QUIET ? 1,800 TO HAVE THE PLUGS CHANGED WTF ? KRAZY, WAS IT A WOMAN ? THAT'S ROBBERY MAN JUST PLAIN ROBBERY. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY DIESELING ? THANKS
Don't know how to describe it other than you know the difference between a gas engine idling and a diesel engine idling. I agree that his engine sounds rock solid/smooth. These engines are notorious for having the two-part spark plugs break off during first removal due to carbon buildup. PIA to get the 2nd part(s) out after porcelain insulator cracks. They sell a special tool to retrieve the broken parts. I'm guessing that's what happened to original owner. Ford redesigned the plugs to a one piece design after that nightmare.
OK ITUMBLE4U, GOTCHA, I have 4.0 straight 6 in my Jeep NOTORIOUS FOR SOUNDING LIKE A RATTLE TRAP BUT BULLET PROOF IF MAINTEANCE IS KEPT UP. Mine has 182,000 miles on it & sounds great but I owned it since new, it's a 97 Grand. Don't know much about the Ford 5.4 I'll have to do some research on that motor. I know I tightened up my rockers a bit & going to install a new set of timing chain & gears this summer. Tightening the rockers took the noise away, a couple were out of spec. Two part spark plugs on the 5.4 WEIRD. The biggest thing I would say is Marvelous Mystery oil helped something in my engine quiet it up the most, ran it in my oil, maybe a stuck lifter ? I also use restore in my engine alternating between Mystery oil & restore. I just put new rocker cover gasket on it & the inside was spotless. I use Seafoam or plain water down the intake once a year also. Check out the Ford forums for help if you don't already belong to some, good & bad ? info. on there. You can usually figure out what's BS. & what's not.
The question I was hoping for a answer to is can I install the locks and leave the factory tune alone or do I have to buy the locks along with a tune such as you did with the sct ?
That's great I have a 05 about to creep up two 200k motor only has 45k I really want to lock them out. I'm getting a rough rattling for like 2 seconds on start up and if I give it alot of throttle befor she warms up i think it's the tensioner but I'm not mechanic i was able to pull the front end apart and replace the 4x4 actuators though
Great video brother! My question is this. Is there another way to program the truck after locking it out that doesn't involve the 600+ pre-loaded programmer?
There is a company, might be a few, that you can send your ECM to. They flash it with the tune and send it back. One in Allendale, mi. Steve’s ECM programming.
@@BackCountryWrenchingmy 04 FX4 has 450,000kms on the engine and she's still running perfectly. Had full timing/phasers replaced around 220,000km and all I can say is always use full synthetic 5w30 and change every 5k kilometers and I use motorcraft oil filter myself. She's a pig on gas and always feels like I'm towing a rig, but lots of power even when driving through the mountains in AB and BC. Absolutely LOVE your video's/personality and wish you all the best brother 👍
@@Powerstroke431 that's a crazy amount of mileage on a 5.4 it sure has outlasted what they normally do. Mine is still running as well sold it a few years ago but they haven't had any issues with it either
Try Restore Engine Treatment. I know, I know, snake oil. My 96 Expedition wither 5.4 3V burned a liter every 1500 km. I did an oil change, put the Restore in and it's not burning much now, a liter every 5-6000 km. Must have been a stuck ring that was freed up. If the body wasn't shot on my Expo, I'd do the phaser lockout.
What tune did you get with the svt tuner? I got the MPT tune and it does good except when you get to 55mph its like it falls on its face until you get to around 65. i did the lockouts too after watching your video and went ahead and replaced the older rockers with the new ones that have a tiny hole the oil passes through.
I always trust the manufacturer - trying to modify anything can cause problems ......... hahahahaha great job bro :) there are always trolls ready to crap on your parade :)
I had a timing chain and lockout job done to my 4.6. Every now and then I keep getting a chain slapping sound. I don’t know what to do now. I think he put a new oil pump in it but stock. Any suggestions
Can you lock it out electronically without installing the lockouts? I have new ford OEM phasers and one is acting up. It won't lock back in until it cools down. I do not want to tear this thing apart again.
@@BackCountryWrenching Good point, I figured the lockouts were for really messed up phasers. I figured this would be the same thing as unplugging the selenoids, but without the check engine light. Can you tell I REALLY don't want to do this AGAIN?
With how much oil this truck uses, wondering why you use expensive synthetic. Only reason that comes to mind is that synthetic oil is more resistant to viscosity change due to temperature...
I have a lockout kit and oem phasers on 06 f150 5.4l 3v. I have an sct and I'm Trying to find how I can get the tune for it to just run normal after I install the lockouts. Do you know where I should look?
Yes since people that don’t normally watch this channel may stumble across this video I don’t have to read the butt hurt comments that they were watching the video with their child and weren’t expecting swearing lol
It's hilarious how Ford thought they had the answer to ease the fuel consumption and help with power when there's a little bit to no difference at all and they break down notoriously. My 09 f150 5.4 some days they rattle especially on startup for a few seconds and some days you can't even hear them at all. It's weird. Like should I be concerned about it I can hear it really damn good when I'm going through the drive-thru. Clack clack clack clack clack
I think Ford Makuloco addresses this specific issue on his channel. Says DO NOT ignore, it’s a small issue that starts a domino effect throughout other components, think I remember it has to do with loss of oil pressure.
I installed the lockouts without the tuner and the truck idled smooth and everything, but as soon as I put it into gear it had loss of power like it was out of time and the cam sensors codes came up. The mpg did drop to an average of 11-12 mpg (combination) with 3.73 gears tho. 2005 f150 5.4 4x4 lariat s-cab.
@@BackCountryWrenching yes I know what a diesel sounds like I own one your truck sounds just like my duramax it shouldn’t be that loud I would know I’m also a Ford mechanic
@@BackCountryWrenching doesnt mean that the phasers were not starved due to thick oil viscosity. You're underestimating how important that is with those engines.
Bullshitkorner They have good power, google it.Engine ticks at idle, chain slap when engine is cold, high oil consumption, scoring on cylinders.Ford redesign the 5.0 for 2018 and fucked it all up.I did not know that before I bought one, fuck me.
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Got a 2010 F150 with a 5.4 pushing 200k miles and she has never left me stranded. Runs like workhorse! Going to be doing phasers soon may do the lockout!
ive watched cant say how many videos to git the answers you provided in a no BS kinda way thank you sir have a great day
Your imitation of the armchair mechanics had me laughing. Another great video from BSK!
Great vid, its a shame living in the age of the internet that so many people cant be bothered to do a little research. Everyone just spews endless misinformation, keep it real problems and all Jerry!
The internet is full of misinformation, that’s the biggest issue for sure
HAHAHA dilldos and cam phasers are right up my alley 😂😂 Being married is not within your skill set so I can wait for that day . Jerry that video series is by far the beat video series on can phaser lockouts with tip and tricks. Well done bud. 👍
That was not a fun job that’s for sure
I love this dudes channel. Shits entertaining
Thanks for being real man! I was raised that you speak your mind and every blessed word of it, we call that being real. Anything else is a lie!
I appreciate that
I did a cam phaser lock out. I haven’t purchased a Tune/Tuner yet. When I start the truck it runs but idles poorly. Shakes and feels like it misfires, but no codes. I’m trying to eliminate any possibility other than a tune that would be causing this. As far as I can tell, and I’ve worked extensively, there are no vacuum leaks. New motorcraft plugs, new fuel filter, all ford timing parts, new manifold gaskets, new elbow hose for the brake booster, cleaned the MAF. Did you happen to run the engine before flashing the ECU? Thanks
Don’t be a idiot the tune is there for a reason
Cool. You know, idling an engine with a close, but not correct, tune isn’t going to damage anything. It’s not under load, it’s naturally aspirated… have you ever built an engine and ran a standalone ECU, like a Haltec, and had to have a tune programmed from scratch? All I wanted to know was if you ran it at all before flashing the ECU, and how it ran, but all you wanted to tell is me is that you’re a dickhead.
Just got a 5.4 109k miles and went ahead and did lockouts before something happens in the future
lol...love the warning at the beginning. I am RUclips certified at best...lol
YES, LOVED IT ALSO, LMFAO.
motorcraft oil filter has a silicon valve to prevent dry start ups
As does any reputable oil filter.
Cab you tell us more about the P0420 engine codes you experienced and why ?
Can you do a video on what is involved in the programing after you do the Cam phaser lockout job?
He said as much "as a married guy gets laid in a year". I thought "3, 4 quarts per week. Sometimes more. His truck sucks."
Then he said his truck doesn't suck; his marriage does. So sorry, man.
295k on my F250 SD installed the cam phaser lockout runs like a sewing machine!,
Love the intro
I have a 2007 Lincoln Navigator with the 5.4 3v with a about 250,000 miles on it, truck runs beautifully smooth as silk. I’ve tested it hot and cold and in between it has great oil pressure considering. But unfortunately I’ve noticed lately that I’m starting to get the well known 5.4 phaser tick, I was wondering in this situation would it be beneficial to go with a lockout as you’ve done? And will it stop the tick? I was just quoted over $2,500 USD to get this fixed.
I’m at 280k on my 04 5.4 3v. Engine all original. Yes, cam phasers tick. I’m even running it with the oil solenoids unplugged. Engine light on. I may put new phasers, chains, guides and oil pump on it. Maybe I should put lockouts on it while I’m doing it?
Woow the first thing i notice was the tool box im glad that im not the one . great video my friend
I like this guy str8 to the point... n yes many haters are gonna say stupid stuff
CHAMP makes oil filters for AMSOIL so I just buy CHAMP filters for synthetic oil (they have filters for conventional oil) and save the money over paying the Amsoil markup.
If you get an intake it helps so much with lag I got one on mine and it gets rid of any bog
Hey Brother how's the truck today? (2 years later)..So I just bought a 2006 about 8 months ago. Love my truck. Had the tranny rebuilt almost right away. Now just last week I thought I jumped time or some shit the way it was running. (like a bag of cats) Finally had a "Crank No Start "..Seen some of your videos, obviously subscribed. Pulled my valve covers and seen my drivers side phaser was out 90°. Thought Fu&% me but , atlest I know what I'm dealing with now. I ordered phasers and VCTS for both sides, from the U.S., cuz I'm in Canada 🇨🇦. Would you suggest using the look outs in the new phaser or No?..
Engine is surprisingly clean. Dropped the pan for an expection (what a pain in the ass) but , peace of mind knowing it only contains oil lol.
Keep the videos coming man!!
yo, i wanna do this to my truck. i have a newer reman and the phasers are giving me isues now at 40k miles. did i hear you can still use a tuner with the lock outs?
Nice review bro. Just wondering if you run 5w 30 all year round, considering how cold it can get here during an AB winter. Cheers!
All year around, synthetic oil
Dude youre hilarious i swear i have no dout we would be best friends if we lived close lmmfao love the vid man 👍
Think...think...cam lockouts are...spacers. Yeah, spacers. You can cut any slug of metal to size and have a similar result. Or use a stack of pennies. The phaser will not move...it will be fixed in position.
Good video, don't mind the language btw..lol....I do have a question since I've recently become an owner of an f150 Supercrew with the 4.6. The truck has a little over 100k miles on it. I have heard of issues with these phasers and oil pumps going out. The truck is a single owner truck and it seems like the truck has been driven on the lighter side and has a well maintained engine. The brakes oils all seem to have always been well kept up as the engine is clean and the under carriage od the truck is clean from oil grud. I plan to possibly do the phaser lock and am considering replacing the oil pump if I do go that route to avoid potential issues. My thoughts are to go with a high volume oil pump and I do get how the viscousity changes and how the oil pressure does not have much to do with the pump's volume and oil when it is hot but do you suppose the high volume pump may hurt the engine during high RPM's such as would happen when running low gears in 4 low in a 4x4 truck? So If the pump moves the oil up to the heads that much quicker. Do you suppose the lower engine assembly may starve for oil? An engine builder I used for an engine rebuild actually put in oil restrictors in so the oil doesn't just shoot up to the heads and spend more time up there he said, rather than at the crank where it's more crucial. This he said could ofcourse become a carastrophic event? I only mention this because I've been seeing vid after vid about phasers issues and see that a lot of people installed high volume pumps.
Now, since I myself do not have enough experience working on any Ford engines,
I'm curious if you've heard of any issues anyone may have mentioned regarding high volume pumps? I'm not even sure if there is a place that Ford has to install oil restrictors. So I hope my questions or comments don't come off as a statement against high volume pumps for Fords but rather am curious if this could potentially become an issue. Thanks for taking the time to read this👍
The melling m360 hi volume pump is only a good thing if your going to run the cam phasers without a lockout
Telling it like it is from experience, that's the way to go, no bs on the Bullshitkorner channel!
how was changing that hose on the BMW ? I know my E46 was a pain in the arse
@@BackCountryWrenching a pain in the ass to remove. Then I removed the throttle body to clean it and while it was off the hose swap was gravy.
Love BMW's but my Jetta tdi has been a way better vehicle all around
@@BackCountryWrenching you own a Jeep so having a euro car is par for the course. 🤣
Please indicate the tuning used in the description.
I bought a 05 f150 5.4 fully rebuilt im thinking of putting some cams in
Question. Did you really need the tuner as you said you used the stock tune? To help the oil pressure to the passenger side of the engine, there are also cam followers that have a smaller hole to reduce oil pressure loss as the driver side of the engine gets priority of oil. These followers only have to be installed on the drivers side. I have a 2010 with the 5.4 and have wondered about these kits. Specifically the lockout kit.
Mine are banging pretty good at 208k. 2010. Good oil pressure so I should just try the lockouts?
Love the intro Jerry, haha.
Man...that job was a bitch when you did it and you knocked it out of the park! Pretty impressive.
Do u have to clear the codes and set a tune after u lock out the phasers. Cause i have no ideas on how to set a tune or clear the codes.
Ahhh well said my friend. I'm always amazed at these guys who want to chime in on something because they don't agree. But I do the same only I don't chime in unless I am holding more knowledge than the person I'm chiming to. Anyway my question is who kit did you.use. I've got an 04 5.4 3 valve F150. The odometer says 419, and change. Motor was gone through 1 time and as well the trans. About 7 k ago it started breaking up at the top end of the wide open 1, 2 and 2,3 shifts. It's progressively gotten worse. It has the original phasers in it. Anyway who's kit did you use if you can remember I would be greatful.
www.wmsracing.com/wmsweb/billet-cam-phaser-lockouts-w-sct-x4-and-tune-4-6-and-5-4-3v-details.html
IS THE TUNE AVAILABLE BY ITS SELF?
No it’s not because it’s created by your PCM code
Engine sounds VERY GOOD FOR THAT AMOUNT OF MILES, QUIET.
Yeah runs strong just uses oil
Just picked up well used (175K miles) '04 5.4 XLT. It sounds like it's dieseling a bit...sounded similar to what yours sounded like (to me) but a bit worse. Does yours sounds like that? I found out the previous owner paid $1,800 to have the plugs changed, so I don't have to worry about that issue. I'm going to replace the VCT solenoids first and see if that helps. Thanks for sharing your videos/experiences.
I think BK'S ENGINE SOUNDED VERY VERY SMOOTH & QUIET ? 1,800 TO HAVE THE PLUGS CHANGED WTF ? KRAZY, WAS IT A WOMAN ? THAT'S ROBBERY MAN JUST PLAIN ROBBERY. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY DIESELING ? THANKS
Don't know how to describe it other than you know the difference between a gas engine idling and a diesel engine idling. I agree that his engine sounds rock solid/smooth. These engines are notorious for having the two-part spark plugs break off during first removal due to carbon buildup. PIA to get the 2nd part(s) out after porcelain insulator cracks. They sell a special tool to retrieve the broken parts. I'm guessing that's what happened to original owner. Ford redesigned the plugs to a one piece design after that nightmare.
OK ITUMBLE4U, GOTCHA, I have 4.0 straight 6 in my Jeep NOTORIOUS FOR SOUNDING LIKE A RATTLE TRAP BUT BULLET PROOF IF MAINTEANCE IS KEPT UP. Mine has 182,000 miles on it & sounds great but I owned it since new, it's a 97 Grand. Don't know much about the Ford 5.4 I'll have to do some research on that motor. I know I tightened up my rockers a bit & going to install a new set of timing chain & gears this summer. Tightening the rockers took the noise away, a couple were out of spec. Two part spark plugs on the 5.4 WEIRD. The biggest thing I would say is Marvelous Mystery oil helped something in my engine quiet it up the most, ran it in my oil, maybe a stuck lifter ? I also use restore in my engine alternating between Mystery oil & restore. I just put new rocker cover gasket on it & the inside was spotless. I use Seafoam or plain water down the intake once a year also. Check out the Ford forums for help if you don't already belong to some, good & bad ? info. on there. You can usually figure out what's BS. & what's not.
Why would I use this kit on my Truck Whats the benefits? I'm getting ready to do my Timing chain?
If you have an engine analyzer can you tune it after the lockout using the engine analyzer ?
I subbed just because of the intro
hey man, after 2 years or so, how is the lockout kit doing,? lockout or not?
oil is oil, he'll I've used diesel oil....as long as she's lubed and has good pressure.....👍
Can you please make another update on how the phaser lockout is holding up ? Thank you so much
This is the only update I will do... it’s still working good as ever
The question I was hoping for a answer to is can I install the locks and leave the factory tune alone or do I have to buy the locks along with a tune such as you did with the sct ?
No you need the tune to make it work and tune is custom to the PCM code
Did you have to program the email for the lockout installation?
Truer words have never been spoken about pressure vs. flow.
It's the flow stupid (to youtube certified mechanics)!
Yes people can’t seem to grasp that it’s the restriction to flow that results in pressure
That truck still running
Sure is and running strong
That's great I have a 05 about to creep up two 200k motor only has 45k I really want to lock them out. I'm getting a rough rattling for like 2 seconds on start up and if I give it alot of throttle befor she warms up i think it's the tensioner but I'm not mechanic i was able to pull the front end apart and replace the 4x4 actuators though
How many K on the truck now? With lockouts and oil pump
Did you do both sides with
the same wedge?
Great video brother! My question is this. Is there another way to program the truck after locking it out that doesn't involve the 600+ pre-loaded programmer?
Nope
@@BackCountryWrenching do u have to program it after the lockout.
There is a company, might be a few, that you can send your ECM to. They flash it with the tune and send it back. One in Allendale, mi. Steve’s ECM programming.
@@BackCountryWrenchingmy 04 FX4 has 450,000kms on the engine and she's still running perfectly. Had full timing/phasers replaced around 220,000km and all I can say is always use full synthetic 5w30 and change every 5k kilometers and I use motorcraft oil filter myself.
She's a pig on gas and always feels like I'm towing a rig, but lots of power even when driving through the mountains in AB and BC.
Absolutely LOVE your video's/personality and wish you all the best brother 👍
@@Powerstroke431 that's a crazy amount of mileage on a 5.4 it sure has outlasted what they normally do. Mine is still running as well sold it a few years ago but they haven't had any issues with it either
Is there a way to tell if tensioners are blown ? I have 88k on mine Any signs ?
Yeah take em out throw em in the trash regardless good or bad and update to the metal racheting tensioner
hi do you recommend to get new phaser and do the lockout or do it on the old one ? btw my truck had 200k and it had some guides need to be replace.
If they are oem ford Phaser and is in good shape I’d put the lockout in that
@@BackCountryWrenching will definitely let you know how it’s goes
Try Restore Engine Treatment. I know, I know, snake oil. My 96 Expedition wither 5.4 3V burned a liter every 1500 km. I did an oil change, put the Restore in and it's not burning much now, a liter every 5-6000 km. Must have been a stuck ring that was freed up. If the body wasn't shot on my Expo, I'd do the phaser lockout.
96 doesn't have the 5.4 3v its a 5.4
It’s an ‘06, not ‘96. Typo.
Melling locking tensioners without a gasket works great
I am not sure what you mean
Try AT-205 on your power steering leak. It really works. saw it on scotty kilmer
What tune did you get with the svt tuner? I got the MPT tune and it does good except when you get to 55mph its like it falls on its face until you get to around 65. i did the lockouts too after watching your video and went ahead and replaced the older rockers with the new ones that have a tiny hole the oil passes through.
I am unsure of what Tune it is as I purchased it from Western Motorsports here in town. It has good power doesn’t fall flat
@@BackCountryWrenching thank you for fast response. really like your videos.
With your tuner set up can you adjust all your variables in the tune ? If so maybe get someone to custom tune it
I always trust the manufacturer - trying to modify anything can cause problems ......... hahahahaha great job bro :) there are always trolls ready to crap on your parade :)
Amen praise the Lord 😇
Very well said 🏁🏁🏁😃👍.
So the lockout is only good if your stock phasers are still good? My phasers are making alot of noise.
As long as they aint coming apart you should be fine
How are they 4 years later?
They were still working great when I sold the truck, last I heard the trans blew and it ended up in the impound
@@BackCountryWrenching at least the engine is still running...
I had a timing chain and lockout job done to my 4.6. Every now and then I keep getting a chain slapping sound. I don’t know what to do now. I think he put a new oil pump in it but stock. Any suggestions
the only way to find out is to take it apart and find the source of the issue
Can you lock it out electronically without installing the lockouts? I have new ford OEM phasers and one is acting up. It won't lock back in until it cools down. I do not want to tear this thing apart again.
no the purpose of the lockouts is to do just that, if you could do it electronically then they wouldn't have invented lock outs.........
@@BackCountryWrenching Good point, I figured the lockouts were for really messed up phasers. I figured this would be the same thing as unplugging the selenoids, but without the check engine light. Can you tell I REALLY don't want to do this AGAIN?
I can feel your pain….. this job sucks big time
With how much oil this truck uses, wondering why you use expensive synthetic. Only reason that comes to mind is that synthetic oil is more resistant to viscosity change due to temperature...
So it starts easier in -30 weather
Did you need to tune it at all or just stock tune with phaser locks?
You need a special tune that matches the software code on your PCM
Only WIX Oil Filters Baby...!
Ford forums bring the armchair mechanics like nothing else.
That they sure do
Truck sounds great. Do you plan to fix the rear seal? Any Live Streams coming up? Been a while.
No plans to fix the seal, this will be the last year for the truck. After 8 years it’s time to move on
I have a lockout kit and oem phasers on 06 f150 5.4l 3v. I have an sct and I'm Trying to find how I can get the tune for it to just run normal after I install the lockouts. Do you know where I should look?
You buy the tune as a kit having the tuner doesn’t mean anything
You are my guy.
Ahahhahahaha I have watched a few vids and that armchair comments response made me like these even more.
Did you have to reprogram your ecu
Yes you do Best Buy everything as a kit as different ECU’s require a different program
So you did program it for the lock out???
Obviously........
@@BackCountryWrenching ok thanks, you kinda confused me when you said you had the "stock tune". I was thinking factory stock tune.
The lock out tune is just set up that a majority of people won’t have issues. You can fully however make changes to it
Change the oil pump.
Hey did you have to do a tune on it after you did the lockouts
Yes
how much was the kit you used and tuner
I can’t remember around 5-600 Cad
Thanks I hope all goes well with mine its a 2005 5.4 with 242000 on the clock now
Replace the oil pump while you have it apart as well
20w50 yeeesh 😬
even performance shops worldwide do away with vvt
It's pretty bad when you have to put a full disclaimer at the front of your video. Sad world we live in.
Yes since people that don’t normally watch this channel may stumble across this video I don’t have to read the butt hurt comments that they were watching the video with their child and weren’t expecting swearing lol
What tuner did you use
I purchased a kit that came with the tune made from the code on the PCM
@@BackCountryWrenching can I get the name or the site? I'm in the process of doing my phaser. It would be well appreciated.
www.wmsracing.com/wmsweb/billet-cam-phaser-lockouts-w-sct-x4-and-tune-4-6-and-5-4-3v-details.html
your lucky you have that many miles and never touched the roller followers. i think i just had my number seven follower busted out of its home smh
It was still working good when I sold it
It's hilarious how Ford thought they had the answer to ease the fuel consumption and help with power when there's a little bit to no difference at all and they break down notoriously. My 09 f150 5.4 some days they rattle especially on startup for a few seconds and some days you can't even hear them at all. It's weird. Like should I be concerned about it I can hear it really damn good when I'm going through the drive-thru. Clack clack clack clack clack
Me too!! Are you going to do anything to it? I’m thinking just replace the whole thing with a Jasper 5.4
I think Ford Makuloco addresses this specific issue on his channel. Says DO NOT ignore, it’s a small issue that starts a domino effect throughout other components, think I remember it has to do with loss of oil pressure.
What did you do here? I'm having same thing.
Can I install the lock outs without tuner program.I can't afford tuner program . Will it work?
No you can not you need the tuner otherwise..... I don’t know what would happen assuming it wouldn’t be good
I installed the lockouts without the tuner and the truck idled smooth and everything, but as soon as I put it into gear it had loss of power like it was out of time and the cam sensors codes came up. The mpg did drop to an average of 11-12 mpg (combination) with 3.73 gears tho. 2005 f150 5.4 4x4 lariat s-cab.
Well that answers that question 👍
That's only around 137,000 miles. You gots lots of shit wrong with that thing for only that many miles on it.
Wish I knew that 2 years ago:(
They have been out for a long time just not much info it there on them
@@BackCountryWrenching I just replaced 1 two year ago
@@BackCountryWrenching how's the lockouts going now?
Dude that sounds louder than mine that doesn’t have the cam phaser lock outs. Shouldn’t sound like a diesel bro
Doesn't even sound anywhere like a diesel.......do you even know how a diesel sounds...
@@BackCountryWrenching yes I know what a diesel sounds like I own one your truck sounds just like my duramax it shouldn’t be that loud I would know I’m also a Ford mechanic
Your not anything but a armchair mechanic.......
Well we know why your cam phasers fucked up. Using different oil isnt advisable. Tiny oil Passages and oil viscosity....
Wrong...... the engine inside was spotless with no build up
@@BackCountryWrenching doesnt mean that the phasers were not starved due to thick oil viscosity. You're underestimating how important that is with those engines.
Ford Makuloco recommends switching away from Ford recommended 5W-20 to 5W-30 in these engines, especially at high mileage.
I love you 😂😂😂😂😂 lol
Armchair mechanics lol I've neber heard such a true statement
Clean out that tool box boy
Stay away from the 2018 5.0 coyote engine,what a joke that thing is,believe me I have a f150 with this shit in it.
Interesting, everybody says that’s a awesome motor
Bullshitkorner They have good power, google it.Engine ticks at idle, chain slap when engine is cold, high oil consumption, scoring on cylinders.Ford redesign the 5.0 for 2018 and fucked it all up.I did not know that before I bought one, fuck me.