Not a 97 The donor turned out to be a 93 wit 180K km/110K mi which made the swap much easier.It's been working fine since.:thumbsup:
The jerk that sold the donor sucked my son into shovelling out and moving the car infront and the donor.He had to get a friend with a 4x4 to move...
I live in a sparsely populated county and this is my only transportation.Everything is moot now.We just got back from taking it to my son's shop...
Thanks.Actually the guy that answered my add on Kijiji lives right around the corner from my old neibhourhood and my son knows him.There's no carb...
Thanks Klinger.I hope you're right.
I've located a 97 with a 2.3/5spd.What issues are there in swapping it into my 92 2.3/5sp?Thanks
I took the oil filter off and it was empty so I gave up on it.I found a 97 with 2.3/5 sp (same as my 92).Are there any issues such as wireing...
I'mGlad you had better luck with yours,Klinger. My bud with the 49 Ford has been a mechanic for about 40 yr although not a high percentage of...
Update:After starting the truck and still no oil pressure,I drained the oil and replaced with diesel after first scrapeing the screen with a...
Wouldn't it be possible to remove the oil filter,place a turkey baster in the orafice,and back flush the pickup screen down through the oil pump...
Mine's the same.Put a hotter thermostat in.G'luck
Here are a couple google results: #1_ " Cleaning/flushing an old engine may lead to other disaster. If you still insist, here is my "pro" guide...
Before my buddy's 49 Ford Custom was given to him,his uncles used kerosene mixed with oil to flush/clean the engine after sitting in their...
I guess that's your '2 cents worth',lol.Thanks.There's some comfort in knowing someone else had the same experience.
When I bought this the voltmeter was very high and gradually touched the red line before I got it home.When I was getting it ready to put on the...
I already did.They made diesels in the early to mid 80's.What I was wondering is if they would boltup to my trany (not likely?);if not, would a...
What would be the best engine option and still get good milage with my 92 Ranger (2.3L/5sp)?Are there any diesels from the 80's that would fit...
I just bought a 92 which came from California to BC 2 yr ago to Nova Scotia (I'm guessing) last summer.The interior is quite ratty but nothing...
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