On 5 Jan 2005 07:01:00 -0800, wrote:

>
>Is there any way to properly align the camshaft position sensor in a
>4.2L V6 (from a 1997 F-150) without having to go out and spend $60 to
>$100 for a "synchro positioning tool" ???
>
>I hate to spend that kind of money on a tool that I might never need
>again.
>
>TIA, john w.

Not exactly mandatory, but it make it easy to do it on the first shot. =20

You can get a set of the tools for about $60 at
http://www.thetoolnetwork.com/cam_sy..._set_ford.html

It's worth it for the aggravation it saves.