Ron, Theo,
The "crate" engines are roller lifters, but be careful about the
distributor gear, which must have a new drive gear installed.
Additionally, there are some issues about internal debris in the oil
passages that are considered uncovered by the Factory Warranty (none)
and has destroyed a few Tiger retrofits. Multiple head and cam choices.
In general, at least in the US, the identical engine designation, with
the roller rockers and other bits, was from "302" (CID) to "5.0" (liters).
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
Ron Fraser wrote:
>Theo
> I believe all the 5.0 engines '85 and up are roller cam. The paint
>swap maybe an inspection indicator or it may indicate an application. The
>Ford Motorsport catalog list some different colors on the gear.
>
>Ron Fraser
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
>Behalf Of Theo Smit
>Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 12:02 PM
>To: tigers@autox.team.net
>Subject: Explorer 5.0 engine question
>
>
>Hi all,
>Did the 5.0 that came in the Explorer in the late 90's have a roller cam?
>What does the paint swab on the distributor gear signify?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Theo
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