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On a 1997 Ford Explorer :

The 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine ( 8th " character " of VIN is an " E " ) has ( 3 )

timing chains . A main chain from the crankshaft to the " jackshaft " and a chain

from the jackshaft to the drivers side cylinder head , at the front of the engine .

Also , a chain from the jackshaft to the passenger side cylinder head at the rear

of the engine

The 4.0 liter OHV / pushrod design V6 engine ( 8th " character " of the VIN is an

" X " and the 5.0 liter V8 engine ( 8th " character " of the VIN is a " P " ) both

use ( 1 ) timing chain

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