Explorer 5.0 engine

[gick70]

Pulling out the cam position sensor,to replace for a distributor. I am finding I am having resistance pulling it out,is there some kind of keeper??

 

[Viperwolf1]

Just a regular distributor clamp and bolt.

 

[gick70]

Got them off,still resistance

 

[pcf_mark]

Crank it over with clamp off the gear angle should give it a shove.

 

[gick70]

Got it,,thanks,more persuasion…

 

[gick70]

All the 5.0 engine users only,what is the right firing order,there is 2 different firing orders on the net,wanting to know before going out to garage!!

 

[jeffncs]

Late model 96-2001 should be the 1-3-7 sequence.

 

[1969miller]

Late model 96-2001 should be the 1-3-7 sequence.

this is correct.

 

[farmboy]

Got it,,thanks,more persuasion…

What distributor are you using on your explorer motor ? Will a mustang distributor work ? Thanks

 

[toddz69]

What distributor are you using on your explorer motor ? Will a mustang distributor work ? Thanks

Yes, Mustang distributors work great.

Todd Z.

 

[Broncobowsher]

You were probably fighting an O-ring that has not moved since it was built.
Distributor needs to be for a roller cam. Depends on what ignition control you are planning. Sounds like you are going for an EEC-IV computer? Maybe a stand alone that will run a Ford TFI ignition?

 

[DirtDonk]

Or, if getting rid of the computer entirely, the 1-year only ’85 Mustang distributor should be Dura Spark and still roller cam compatible.
Or are they still a TFI type? Don’t remember anymore!

 

[jamesroney]

Yes, Mustang distributors work great.

Todd Z.

You gotta be a little bit careful. You and @DirtDonk are both right and “not so right”

The problem is that one year only, automatic transmission only 1985 CFI Mustang 5.0 non-HO with the flat tappet cam and TFI, versus the 5 speed with roller and duraspark.

I don’t know much about them except to stay away. So I only run the E7 mass air HO stuff, and Im always safe. But there were some oddballs.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Or, if getting rid of the computer entirely, the 1-year only ’85 Mustang distributor should be Dura Spark and still roller cam compatible.
Or are they still a TFI type? Don’t remember anymore!

Roller cam Duraspark distributor was indeed a 1-year only, '85 GT. But you need to add the qualifier of 5-speed. Because the automatic was not a roller cam.