Cory G

In the 2001 f150 5.4L v8 tritons are they dual overhead camshafts? Or what camshaft design do they have? And where are they located. Thanks In advance

jprevat

iTrader: (1)

Single overhead cam design. Dohc was in the navigators.

Cory G

so where are the cam shafts located in the 2001 f150 5.4l v8 tritons? Is their one under each valve cover?

OhioLariat

The cams are in the heads. Viewed from the front, they're behind the two big gears seen here.




Andy

Cory G

so their is a cam shaft for each head on both sides of the engine? Thank you

tareed94

Yes. I'm going to go fundamental engine mechanics here because I'm bored at work. Lol

The camshaft opens the valves for the cylinder either letting air in, or exhaust gas out. It does this with each lobe pushing against the rod on the valve which is connected to a spring. The camshaft is driven by the timing chains, which are driven by the crankshaft. The crankshaft is connected to the connecting rods, which are connected to the pistons. There is a bank of valves on each side of the motor as the cylinders for a V, which is why it's called a V-8. There are 4 cylinders per side, each with 2 valves on the 5.4 of this year. In short, there is one camshaft per side for this year of engine.

OhioLariat

Here's a pretty good explanation of SOHC, DOHC and standard pushrod valve trains.


Andy

Cory G

yeah I know all that stuff haha. But there's one camshaft under each valve cover right!

OhioLariat

Per the picture I posted. Yes. .

rcairbear

Cory, i dont usually comment like this, but if you KNOW all that stuff,then why all the vague questions in your posts?- imho, its starting to appear that you are just pulling peoples chains at this point.
If im wrong, i apologize in advance.