w0lvez

4.2 V6 Overhead Valve is the most reliable on the 10th generation. Before 1997, all Ford trucks with V-type engines are Overhead Valve. Newer models are more unreliable because almost everything is controlled by the PCM.

fordguy2100

and he strikes again.... What does this have to do with his potentially bad transfer case? And why do you have such a hard on for a 4.2 V6?


I motion to have mods/admins screen his posts before they get published

02_Black_On_White

second. All opposed? None... That motion passes 1000 to 0

w0lvez

He said he can't afford much downtime.

Overhead Valve (OHV) Engines produce more low end torque than Overhead Cam (OHC) engines. OHV are cheaper to maintain and easy to work on.

In a 4.2 V6 OHV full open throttle & kick down shift will not destroy the AT if properly maintained.


V-type OHV have less moving parts
1 Camshaft, 1 Short Timing Chain

V-type SOHC have more moving parts
2 Camshaft, 2 Long timing Chain

More moving parts means that there are more places where something can go wrong. Simple Common Sense

Carcrazygts2

Sad part is the Essex V6 (4.2) had more egine failures and replacements than the 46/5.4 trucks. So think again how much better your 4.2 is. Anyways back o topic.

jferg92

I almost had bananas on my pancakes this morning but decided to put some cinnamon in the batter and call it a day

w0lvez

Yup, because the stock intake manifold and timing cover gasket are faulty. The advantage of OHV is you can step on the throttle full open without destroying the automatic transmission. OHC is overheating the Torque Converter.

fordguy2100

bro don't you know that putting bananas overhead is way better than v shaped cinnamon pancakes.

jferg92

You're right. Sorry, I got a little off topic. For a second there, I was in nonsense fairy land on planet bull****.
Never mind that was w0lvez...

Heavy_Metal

I say let him stay. This place could use some comic relief once in a while. Its not like theres ppl puting plastic blower hats on their hoods for us to laugh at.......