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Does the cam bolt have the spring/pin to prevent cam walking? or is that just for 4.0?

Pulled the head off and lifters. All is in prefect condition. The oil is from a compression test. I am going to replaced the timing chain and gaskets. whats the best timing chain and gears?

Okay so... bad news, the timing chain cover was cracked. It came off in pieces and the chain boke. Taking with it some gear teeth. I removed the broken chain and loosen the valves. I was able to move the crank by hand and all the valves moves. I also removed the rods, which were straight. Next...

Update with some pics!

They are not moving when I crank the motor

Issue: My 4.2 is currently not running. I was driving down the road and heard a "Poof" sound. I know, I know, great description. I pulled over and the motor was running hot and a little bit of oil smoke was coming out of the oil breather filter on the top. The motor turns over and I will give...