Setting the timing on a 2001 lincoln

Did you take pictures while removing the originals? It's always a good habit. Below are the instructions you need to follow. Your own pics are very helpful when doing a big job like this.

1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove upper intake manifold.
4. Remove cylinder head covers, crankshaft vibration damper, and timing chain cover.

CAUTION: When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.

1. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to mark on oil pump housing (2). The mark on oil pump housing is 600 ATDC of #1 cylinder.

CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and the cylinder heads are still installed, DO NOT rotate the camshafts or crankshaft without first locating the proper crankshaft position. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.

1. Remove primary timing chain tensioner retainer cap (2) and tensioner (1) from right cylinder head.

1. Disconnect and remove camshaft position sensor (4) from left cylinder head.
2. Remove timing chain guide access plugs (3) from cylinder heads.

NOTE: When camshaft sprocket bolts are removed, the camshafts will rotate in a clockwise direction.

1. Starting with the right camshaft sprocket, remove the sprocket attaching bolts. Remove camshaft damper (1) (if equipped) and sprocket.
2. Remove left side camshaft sprocket attaching bolts and remove sprocket.
3. Remove lower chain guide (7) and tensioner arm (8).
4. Remove the primary timing chain (5).
5. Remove crankshaft sprocket (6).

INSTALLATION

1. Inspect all sprockets (4,9,11) and chain guides (2,5,10). Replace if worn.
2. For crankshaft sprocket installation procedures Refer to CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET.
3. If removed, install right and left side short chain guides (11). Tighten attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .
4. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to the mark on oil pump housing (3).

NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and guides with engine oil before installation.

1. Place left side primary chain sprocket onto the chain so that the timing mark is located in-between the two (plated) timing links (1).

1. Lower the primary chain with left side sprocket through the left cylinder head opening.

NOTE: The camshaft sprockets can be allowed to float on the camshaft hub during installation.

1. Loosely position left side camshaft sprocket over camshaft hub.
2. Align timing (plated) link to the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (3).
3. Position primary chain onto water pump drive sprocket (10).
4. Align right camshaft sprocket timing mark to the timing (plated) link on the timing chain (8) and loosely position over camshaft hub.
5. Verify that all chain timing (plated) links are properly aligned to the timing marks on all sprockets.
6. Install left side lower chain guide (2) and tensioner arm (5). Tighten attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .

NOTE: Inspect O-ring on chain guide access plugs before installing. Replace O-ring as necessary.

1. Install chain guide access plugs to cylinder heads. Tighten plugs to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) .

NOTE: To reset the primary timing chain tensioner, engine oil will first need to be purged from the tensioner.

1. Purge oil from timing chain tensioner using the following procedure:

1. Place the check ball (2) end of tensioner into the shallow end of Special Tool 8186 (3).
2. Using hand pressure, slowly depress tensioner until oil is purged from tensioner.

1. Reset timing chain tensioner using the following procedure:

1. Position cylinder plunger (4) into the deeper end of Special Tool 8186 (3).
2. Apply a downward force until tensioner is reset.

NOTE: If oil was not first purged from the tensioner, use slight finger pressure to assist the center arm pin of Special Tool 8186 to unseat the tensioner's check ball.

CAUTION: Ensure the tensioner is properly reset. The tensioner body (4) must bottom against the top edge of Special Tool 8186 (3). Failure to properly perform the resetting procedure may cause tensioner jamming.

NOTE: Inspect the tensioner O-ring (2) for nicks or cuts and make sure the snap ring (1) is correctly installed, replace as necessary.

1. Install the reset chain tensioner (1) into the right cylinder head.
2. Position tensioner retaining plate (2) and tighten bolts (1) to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) .

1. Starting at the right cylinder bank, first position the camshaft damper (1) (if equipped) on camshaft hub, then insert a 3/8 square drive extension with a breaker bar into intake camshaft drive hub. Rotate camshaft until the camshaft hub aligns to the camshaft sprocket and damper attaching holes. Install the sprocket attaching bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .
2. Turn the left side camshaft by inserting a 3/8 square drive extension with a breaker bar into intake camshaft drive hub and rotate camshaft until the sprocket attaching bolts can be installed. Tighten sprocket bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
3. Rotate engine slightly clockwise to remove timing chain slack, if necessary.

1. Activate the timing chain tensioner by using a flat bladed pry tool to gently pry tensioner arm towards the tensioner slightly. Then release the tensioner arm. Verify the tensioner is activated (extends).

1. Install camshaft position sensor (2) and connect electrical connector.
2. Install the timing chain cover, crankshaft vibration damper, and cylinder head covers.
3. Install upper intake manifold.

NOTE: After installation of a reset tensioner, engine noise will occur after initial start-up. This noise will normally disappear within 5-10 seconds.

1. Fill cooling system.

I agree.

Hi Josiah:
According with the repair guide...4.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
   
2. Drain the engine oil.
   
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Engine from the vehicle Oil pan Engine front cover Cylinder heads
4. Lock the jackshaft tensioner by installing a pin.
   Jackshaft sprocket and chain assembly Left front cassette retaining bolt Cassette chain and tensioner assembly Rear jackshaft plug from the engine Right rear cassette retaining bolt and spacer Right rear cassette chain and tensioner Timing chain (s)
   
   

Fig. Remove the jackshaft sprocket-4.0L SOHC Engine 2000-2001
Zooming link for Remove the jackshaft sprocket-4.0L SOHC Engine 2000-2001

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   Timing chain(s) Right rear cassette chain, tensioner and sprocket Jackshaft sprocket and chain on the engine and remove the tensioner pin
   
2. Torque the jackshaft sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
   1. 32-35 ft. lbs. (43-47 Nm).
      
   2. Turn an additional 65 degrees.
      
3. Install or connect the following:
   Cylinder heads Front cover Oil pan Engine to the vehicle Negative battery cable
4. Fill the engine with clean oil.
   
5. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
   
2. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
   
3. Remove the intake manifold.
   
4. Remove the fuel supply manifold.
   
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
   
6. Remove the thermostat housing.
   
7. Remove the roller followers.
   NOTE You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
   
   NOTE The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block to position the engine at TDC.
   
8. Install the special tool.
   NOTE The right-hand camshaft sprocket bolt is a left-hand threaded bolt.
   NOTE If necessary, use camshaft gear torque adapter to loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.

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Assuming about cylinder head...



Fig. Front cylinder head bolt torque sequence - 3.5L (VIN H) engine

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket.
   
2. Install new M11 bolts and M6 bolts.
   
3. Torque the M11 bolts in sequence to:
   1. Step 1: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
      
   2. Step 2: 100 degree turn.
      
   3. Step 3: 100 degree turn.
      
   
   
4. Torque the long M6 bolt to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
5. Torque both shorter M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
6. Install or connect the following:
   Lifters Rocker arms Camshafts Primary chain
7. Remove the timing chain holding tool.
8. Install or connect the following:
   Camshaft covers. Torque the bolts to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm). Exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm). Coolant crossover pipe. Torque the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm). New oil filter Negative battery cable

Hope helps.

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Timing chain drive sprocket to crankshaft
     1. Rotate the crank so the mark on the sprocket is at the 5 o'clock position
2. Assemble chain to the intake camshaft sprocket alignment copper link to the "INT" diamond timing mark on the camshaft sprocket
   
   NOTE: When lowering the timing chain rotate the assembly 90° to allow the chain to fall between the cylinder block bosses then rotate the assembly back so the camshaft sprocket is facing forward.
   
   
   
3. Lower the assembly through the chain housing opening on top of the cylinder head. Use care to ensure that the chain goes around both sides of the cylinder block bosses NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark will be at approximately the 5 o'clock position.
   
4. Route chain around crankshaft sprocket and align silver link to the timing mark
   
   NOTE: The camshaft sprocket bolts are not reusable; they are torque-to-yield and must be discarded to prevent premature failure.
   
5. Install or connect the following:
   • Intake camshaft sprocket loosely onto the intake camshaft then install the new camshaft sprocket bolt finger tight NOTE: It is not necessary to align the sprocket-to-camshaft offset notch at this time.
     
   • Adjustable timing chain guide through the opening on top of the cylinder head then install the chain guide bolt; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm)
     
     
     
     
   • Exhaust camshaft sprocket loosely onto the exhaust camshaft with the timing mark on the sprocket aligned with the silver link then install a new camshaft sprocket bolt finger tight
   NOTE: It is not necessary to align the sprocket-to-camshaft offset notch at this time.
   NOTE: The camshaft sprocket bolts are not reusable; they are torque-to-yield and must be discarded to prevent premature failure.
   
6. Align the camshaft sprocket-to-camshaft then tighten the camshaft bolt using the following procedure:
   
   NOTE: Do not rotate either camshaft more than 1/2 turn in either direction with the crankshaft at Top Dead Center (TDC). To do so may cause valve to piston contact resulting in a damaged valve and/or a damaged piston.
   
   • Ensure that the sprocket timing mark is at the 5 o'clock position
   • Rotate the intake camshaft using a 24mm wrench on the flats of the camshaft until the sprocket-to-camshaft alignment notch seats
   • When the sprocket seats on the camshaft tighten the sprocket bolt finger tight
   • Rotate exhaust camshaft using a 24mm wrench on the flats of the camshaft until the sprocket-to-camshaft alignment notch seats
   • When the sprocket seats on the camshaft tighten the sprocket bolt finger tight
7. Verify that all colored links are aligned with the appropriate marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets NOTE: If they are not repeat steps 1C through 4.
   
8. Install the fixed timing chain guide and bolts; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm)
9. Install the fixed timing chain guide bolt access hole plug; torque to 30 lb-ft. (40 Nm)
10. Install upper timing chain guide and bolts; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm) NOTE: Use a 24mm wrench to support the camshaft while applying torque to the camshaft sprocket bolt. Do not torque the camshaft bolts against the timing chain as it may damage the timing chain.
    
11. Torque the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts; torque as follows:
    • First Pass: 63 lb-ft. (85 Nm)
    • Second Pass: Turn an additional 30° using a torque angle gauge
12. Install the sealing ring and tensioner assembly; torque to 55 lb-ft. (75 Nm)
13. Install or connect the following:
    • Timing chain oil nozzle and bolt; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm)
    • Camshaft cover assembly
    • Engine front cover
    • Negative battery cable; torque to 13 lb-ft. (17 Nm)

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NOTE: The manufacturer recommends that the entire powertrain be removed from the vehicle before removing the cylinder heads.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Powertrain assembly
   • Intake manifold
   • Cam covers
   • Harmonic balancer
   • Timing chain front cover
   • Oil pump
   WARNING
   Align all timing marks before performing the next step.
   • Chain tensioner from the timing chain
   • Cam sprockets
   NOTE: The timing chain remains in the chain case.
   • Timing chain guides, access for the retaining screws is through the plugs at the front of the cylinder head
   • Water crossover
   • Exhaust manifold
   • Cylinder head bolts by reversing the torque sequence
   • Cylinder head and discard the gasket
   WARNING
   With the camshafts remaining in the cylinder head some valves will be open at all times. Do not rest the cylinder head on a flat service with the cylinder face down, or valve damage will result. NOTE: Clean all gasket mating surfaces. Clean the head bolt holes in the crankcase. WARNING
   Be careful when cleaning aluminum gasket surfaces to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
   
5. Check the cylinder head for warpage; it must be less than 0.002 in. (0.05mm). If the cylinder head was resurfaced, the dimension between the combustion chamber gauge pad and the deck surface must be at least 10.5mm. To install: NOTE: Refer to Section 1 of this manual for the cylinder head torque sequence illustration. The illustration is located after the Torque Specification Chart.
   
6. Install or connect the following:
   • New cylinder head gasket
   • Cylinder head, lubricate the bolts with engine oil
7. Torque the M11 bolts, in sequence, as follows:
   1. Step 1: 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
   2. Step 2: Turn an additional 60 degrees.
   3. Step 3: Turn an additional 60 degrees (total 180 degrees).
8. Torque the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
9. Set the camshaft timing
10. Camshaft guide bolt access hole plugs in the cylinder heads. The plugs should be seated and snug
11. Install or connect the following:
    • Intake cam covers
    • Oil pump
    • Timing chain front cover
    • Harmonic balancer
    • Cam sprockets
    • Chain tensioner to the timing chain
    • Timing chain guides
    • Intake manifold
    • Water crossover
    • Exhaust manifold. Torque the nuts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) or the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
    • Powertrain assembly
    • Negative battery cable Fig. 1: Minimum head resurface dimension
      
    
    
12. Fill the cooling system.
13. Evacuate and charge the air conditioning system.
14. Run the engine and check for leaks.

Camshaft Position Sensors are located on the cylinder head according to the following: Camshaft, Bearings & Lifters Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
2. Remove the front suspension member, transaxle and transfer case (if equipped) from the engine.
3. Mount the engine in a suitable engine stand.
4. Remove the timing chains and rear timing chain case.
5. Remove the camshaft position sensors from the cylinder heads.
6. Remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valves. NOTE: Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are placed in the original locations during installation.
   
7. Loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps using the order shown.
8. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the camshafts. Camshaft bracket bolt removal sequence
   
   
9. Remove the valve lifters and the secondary timing chain tensioner with stopper pin attached if necessary.

NOTE: Stopper pin was installed when the secondary timing chain was removed.
To Install:
NOTE: Clean sealant from front camshaft bracket, bolts and bolt holes.

1. Turn the crankshaft until No.1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank center line as shown. Crankshaft keyway position
   
   
2. If removed, install the secondary timing chain tensioners and valve lifters in their original positions. NOTE: The intake camshaft has a drill mark on the edge of the sprocket mounting flange.
   
3. Position the camshafts on the cylinder heads with the dowel pins as shown. Camshaft dowel pin positions
   
   
4. Apply silicone sealant to the front (No. 1) camshaft bracket as shown. Apply silicone sealant to the front (No. 1) camshaft bracket
   
   Camshaft bracket bolt installation sequence
   
   
5. Install and tighten the camshaft brackets using the following steps in the sequence shown;
   • Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10) : 1 ft-lb (2 Nm)
   • Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6) : 1 ft-lb (2 Nm)
   • Step 3 (bolts 1 - 10): 4 ft-lbs (5.9 Nm)
   • Step 4 (bolts 1 - 6) : 8 ft-lbs (10.4 Nm)
   • Step 4 (bolts 7 - 10) : 7 ft-lbs (9.3 Nm)
6. Wipe off excess sealant from bracket No. 1.
7. Measure the difference between the front surfaces of camshaft bracket No. 1 and the cylinder head. The specification is -0.0055 to 0.0055 in (-0.14 to 0.14 mm). Replace the camshaft and camshaft bracket if out of specification. Measure the difference between the front surfaces of camshaft bracket No. 1 and the cylinder head
   
   
8. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.
9. If removed, install the camshaft position sensor.
10. Install the rear timing chain case and timing chains.
11. Install the engine in the vehicle.

I am not familiar with this engine, but, it sounds like the valve timing.
Have you fitted the correct camshafts to the correct place. I had a customer who had messed with his Jag, same kind of fault, turned out he had put the camshafts in the wrong position and head side.
Check the valve timing first, then remove the rocker covers and check those camshafts, this should help to find the problem.

I'm not sure what you may be "doing wrong", but here is the manufacturer procedure for aligning the timing marks.


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1. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to the mark on oil pump housing. NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and guides with engine oil before installation.
2. Place left side primary chain sprocket onto the chain so that the timing mark is located in-between the two (plated) timing links.
3. Lower the primary chain with left side sprocket through the left cylinder head opening. NOTE: The camshaft sprockets can be allowed to float on the camshaft hub during installation.
4. Loosely position left side camshaft sprocket over camshaft hub.
5. Align timing (plated) link to the crankshaft sprocket timing mark.
6. Position primary chain onto water pump drive sprocket.
7. Align right camshaft sprocket timing mark to the timing (plated) link on the timing chain and loosely position over camshaft hub.
8. Verify that all chain timing (plated) links are properly aligned to the timing marks on all sprockets.
9. Install left side lower chain guide and tensioner arm. Tighten attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.). NOTE: Inspect oil ring on chain guide access plug before installing. Replace O-ring as necessary.
10. Install chain guide access plug to left side cylinder head. Tighten plug to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
11. NOTE: To reset the primary timing chain tensioner, engine oil will first need to be purged from the tensioner.
12. Purge oil from timing chain tensioner using the following procedure:
a) Place the check ball end of tensioner into the shallow end of Special Tool 8186.
b) Using hand pressure, slowly depress tensioner until oil is purged from tensioner.
13. Reset timing chain tensioner using the following procedure:
a) Position cylinder plunger into the deeper end of Special Tool 8186.
b) Apply a downward force until tensioner is reset. NOTE: If oil was not first purged from the tensioner, use slight finger pressure to assist the center arm pin of Special Tool 8186 to unseat the tensioner's check ball. CAUTION: Ensure the tensioner is properly reset. The tensioner body must bottom against the top edge of Special Tool 8186. Failure to properly perform the resetting procedure may cause tensioner jamming.
14. Install the reset chain tensioner into the right cylinder head.
15. Position tensioner retaining plate and tighten bolts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
16. Starting at the right cylinder bank, insert a 3/8" square drive extension with a breaker bar into intake camshaft drive hub. Rotate camshaft until the camshaft hub aligns to the camshaft sprocket and damper attaching holes. Install the sprocket attaching bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
17. Turn the left side camshaft by inserting a 3/8" square drive extension with a breaker bar into intake camshaft drive hub and rotate camshaft until the sprocket attaching bolts can be installed. Tighten sprocket bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
18. Rotate engine slightly clockwise to remove timing chain slack, if necessary.
19. To arm the timing chain tensioner: Use a flat bladed pry tool to gently pry tensioner arm towards the tensioner slightly. Then, release the tensioner arm. Verify the tensioner is armed (extends).
20. Install the timing chain cover, crankshaft damper, and cylinder head covers.
21. Install camshaft position sensor and connect electrical connector.

Hope this helps!
Mitchell

Get a 17 mm socket and a ratchet with a short extension.Behind the drivers side front wheel theres an acces hole that will allow you to turn the crank pulley with the ratchet.You dont need to remove the wheel or jack the car up to do this.Make sure trans is in neutral and parking brake set.Now,turn crank pulley counter clockwise until the TDC mark is lined up with the pointer on the plastic timing belt cover.It will be a single notch on the rear edge of the pulley,the 3 notches together are for ignition timing.Like this         I     I I I    It may be hard to see but its there.Wipe pulley off or feel with fingernail and you'll find them.Remember to use the single notch by itself.Now look on the cam gear and make sure TOP is at twelve o'clock and the two notches on the left and right are horizontal with the cylinder head.You're done.