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10-19-2009 06:52 PM - permalink
transmaster

Oh, as I recall the early 4.2 V6's had an issue with the timing cover. The early covers where very thin and warped causing a lost of coolent, which drains into the crankcase. What it looks like is a blown head gasket. So before you crack the heads make sure it isn't the timing cover. They improved the design so if you have to replace it the new part fixes the problem. Of course if the head gasket is blown you will see steam coming out of the exhaust on a cool morning.
10-16-2009 10:46 PM - permalink
kevinlturnage

Hey fellow Forder. I saw that someone said that you made a posting about the 1997 f150 4.2. I would love to know what it was about if you don't mind. My head gasket blew this morning. Thanks alot for your time.
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08-14-2008 02:49 PM - permalink
Good old Bill

Hey Trans, if you get a chance, take a look at the thread pre97 section mamber The13redi. I don't want to come off being an idiot, what is he saying about installing the trans. I feel he didn't engage the torque converter into the pump and messed everything up. Perhaps Ford has made a change that I am not current on. Thanks, Bill
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I an a retired Army Musician, and am own by three Irish Terriers know as the Chew Crew

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Cheyenne, Wyoming

Interests

I am a Hamradio operator, I enjoy working on Vacuum tube rigs, and old cars.

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When I first purchased my F150 this was the first 150 Forum I signed up on lucked out the first time
My Truck

Make

Ford

Model

F150 Extended Cab, Choo-Choo Custom 4X2

Year

1995

Engine

5.0L

Options

full power, Leather bucket Seats, etc
Signature
My Carbon foot print is 57 tons per year, and that doesn't count my fart gas. I spend my carbon offset money on my 1995 F150 Flareside with a carbon spewing 5.0L V8.