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Apr 25, 2013 | 11:43 PM

Paul David

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Cam Phaser Question

I eplaced the phasers and all the timing when I was turning the motor over by hand I noticed the new phasers spooling up and then springing back is this normal I dont remember my old phasers doing it

Apr 26, 2013 | 12:24 AM

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I eplaced the phasers and all the timing when I was turning the motor over by hand I noticed the new phasers spooling up and then springing back is this normal I dont remember my old phasers doing it

What phasers you use?

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:56 AM

Paul David

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I used the Dorman Phasers

Apr 26, 2013 | 10:14 AM

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I eplaced the phasers and all the timing when I was turning the motor over by hand I noticed the new phasers spooling up and then springing back is this normal I dont remember my old phasers doing it

No the locking pin should prevent this it is not locking. I did the same thing am about to redo the job with all ford parts.