2 valve Triton 5.4, 4.6, 6.8 pros and cons
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2021
- 2 valve Triton 5.4, 4.6, 6.8 pros and cons
This is only my humble opinion based around my experience. I do not consider myself an expert so please take this video for what it is.
I hope this helps some of you guys out there and as always don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.
Your can remove all 8 spark plugs and coils without removing the fuel rails. The trick is to use a swivel adapter and your good to go. The procedure I follow on doing a spark plug job on the 2v modular motors is first, blow the engine off with air before doing anything. Next unbolt coil and inspect for damage or oil on the boot (replace if oil soaked or torn). Again, take air and Blow your spark plug well. Pull the spark plug out and take new Motorcraft spark plug and add a small dab of anti-seize to the plugs threads. thread the plug in by hand until it’s seated. torque it down to 20ish ft-lbs. Install coil and repeat the process. Never had any issues doing it this way or have I ever had a spark plug eject from the engine.
Bought my 2000 5.4 new. 320,000...no problems but i do my own work to it. Torque plugs to 22 lbs. No problems.
I appreciate your honesty. The GM 5.3 and 6.0 are definitely much easier to service, and the ignition coils last much longer. The Ford 2V is a great engine, as has been proven for decades. Unfortunately there are idiots (Scotty Kilmer) that post click-bait videos to bash one product while promoting another. I have liked and subscribed, because we need more objective videos like this that aren't just after clicks.
My 5.4 2 valve has 402,000 on it and runs perfectly. The only problem with the 2 valve is don't follow the Ford specs for spark plug torque, just double that and no spark plug issues. I've done a tuneup recently on it and it wasn't THAT bad. All original powertrain too.
I have had a few 5.4 -2 valve pick up, I have a 99, 2000, 01, and 04. I usually go with the Accel coils as they are a bit over $200.00 for a set of 8. All my trucks use natural gas as fuel. These were all government trucks and I got them all at auction. So far the 04's have been my favorite, the 04 factory coils are still working fine. With high gasoline prices these days, I am glad I bought these trucks. The price for natural gas in my area is $1.80 -$2.10. Per gallon equivalent. Unfortunately I haven't seen these at the auction in a while, they are great if there are enough fueling stations within your area.
I'd watch the bogus Motorcraft plugs on the internet now also. I put 8 new ones on a 5.4 2v. 2000 miles later I got a dead hole miss on cylinder #5. Bought a new coil from FMC and still a miss. Bought a new injector from Bosch and still a miss. I told myself that it couldn't be plugs, 2000 miles since replacing. Replaced the plug knowing I was wasting my time. BINGO! FIXED. A bad plug. I'm 74 year old and have bought Motorcraft plugs my entire life never a bad piece. I'll never trust their parts department again. Threw the other 7 plugs away and replaced with NGK. Running like silk. JMHO.
Thanks for the video. I was a little surprised you pull the fuel rails to get to the plugs and COPs. I've done it without pulling the rails. I've done alot of videos improving the performance of the 5.4 2V. I love my 2002 XLT 4x4 ;)
My 1997 F150 5.4 has 319k on it now and I’m having my first problem. It needs a timing chain. I can’t complain.
2vs are fucking solid engines. Not the fastest but reliable as hell and take a beating. Honestly the 4r70 trans might be the biggest problem but that’s my opinion 🤷🏼♂️
I have the V10 2004 with 350000 miles runs like a champ.
Overall good video
I just did the plugs and wires last weekend on a 97 Econoline with a 5.4 l in it. It was a pain in the ass but the good thing was I did not have to even touch the fuel rail. Once you take the screw out you just have to pull the coil at an angle and it slides out right underneath the fuel rail. At first I was questionable I did think you needed to remove it but you don't. The difficult part for me is I accidentally dropped one of those screws into the spark plug hole and I couldn't find my magnet I was pissed cuz it was getting dark lol. The following day I pulled it out and got them done. In my opinion that was a little tricky with those tiny bolts and even more importantly unscrewing the spark plugs without damaging the threads because like you said how deep the wells are a lot of debris gets in them too so you have to make sure you blow out the cylinders before you put new plugs back in a lot of people make these mistakes and forget that but other than that you're good to go. To be honest with you at this point I could probably get it done in about an hour. Mechanics want four to $500 for this job in dealerships are even more.
I did head gaskets and timing chains myself in my 5.4 triton 2v, 1999 250 SD,. Love that fact. The v10 or the diesel apparently the entire body has to come off. No thanks.
Great video! Its great to see where issues will arise BEFORE in the middle of doing a tune-up/coil swap. Also, you referred to but did not indulge in stock roller rocker issues with this video or the chain tension sensor/solenoid that blows a gasket at xxxK miles.
I put Edelbrock coils in my 03 Lariat 5.4, haven't had a problem with them yet. They are kinda pricey though, about $220 or $230 from Oreillys.
The 4.6 2v is a near perfect engine
Love the video, what about that pipe from behind the water pump that runs under the intake to a hose on the rear of engine
I set of NGK are 160 bucks at rock auto. They are the best. NGK plugs are less then 2 bucks each. Best set up
Hey great video on the 5.4 2 valve! Nice 7 Lug F250 LD. I own a 2003 F150 7700 (100k miles) which you probably know is the same as yours just rebadged when the super duties came out. Nice thing is they came with the 4r100 transmission! I have done full exhaust both manifolds both factory cat pipes and a 3 inch cat back and now the manifolds are starting to leak again! Hard to tell if it is at the block gasket or the donut flange or both! I heard it should of been torqued after a few heat cycles? Is there a gasket at the donut flange? Im thinking bbk chrome or ceramic so I dont have any more issues hopefully? Live up in Canada...thats what killed the exhaust...truck has been oil sprayed and limited winter driving to keep it clean! Also bought a k&n intake and msd coil blasters. Finding rims was a nightmare being 7 lugs, but came across 17" Ultra motorsports Rogue rims with 33 inch BFG K02's. Also came a cross a color matching toreador red leer cap and hard tonneau! Great set up with my 16 ft dual axle cargo trailer! Anyways the list could go on but appreciate the videos on a decent ol' Fords!
Funny you mentioned the Chevy 5.3 I have a Tahoe as well. I actually like the 5.4 and 4.6 Ford motors. However I'm not a big fan of their EGR system it's way too much and overkill. And that aspect I definitely like the Chevy better much less of that going on much more simplified. In fact my Tahoe doesn't even have any EGR on it. Some of them do some of them don't that's how Chevy does it. The reason I'm bringing it up is because like you brought up the spark plug issue this is one of the main issues Ford houses are EGR systems in the carbon buildup in the intake throttle body EGR system eTC. And unlike Chevy in the Ford you cannot delete the EGR system.