Just took the timing cover off and noticed I have ratchet tensioners , I have almost 150,000 smiles . I don't know when was the last installation? so do I stick with ratchet tensioners or use stock .
Just took the timing cover off and noticed I have ratchet tensioners , I have almost 150,000 smiles . I don't know when was the last installation? so do I stick with ratchet tensioners or use stock .
Last edited by SOSA03; 11-28-2014 at 06:03 PM.
Vin: 2MEHM75V63X615175
Build Date: 6/10/2002
Serial#: 995 of 7839
995 of 7093 Black
Accel coil on plugs/Autolite 104s/ K&N intake/Flowmaster 40s/Powdercoated goodys/
LED Grille scanner/BIGCARSFOREVER Dead pedal/SCT Tune/BBK Power Plus twin blade 65mm throttle body
Stock is ratcheting Bubs. I guarantee yours has had any service done if only 150,000.
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I prefer the older metal, ratchet type. That's what I put in my engine. The original plastic tensioners don't seem to be as durable and aren't as much protection to an older engine at startup.
2003 Silver Marauder - Forged Iron Engine, Supercharged, SW Exhaust
2002 White F250 7.3 - Turbo
Metal ratchet type.
Had mine replaced this past spring.
Rock Auto sells the metal ones but they are not listed under the Marauder. Search under 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 SOHC.
2004 Silver Birch 300B
Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
Exhaust by Greg
13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)
2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport
Thanks guys metal tensioners it is
Vin: 2MEHM75V63X615175
Build Date: 6/10/2002
Serial#: 995 of 7839
995 of 7093 Black
Accel coil on plugs/Autolite 104s/ K&N intake/Flowmaster 40s/Powdercoated goodys/
LED Grille scanner/BIGCARSFOREVER Dead pedal/SCT Tune/BBK Power Plus twin blade 65mm throttle body
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