What I have is a 83 carbureted engine that needs a new short block. I have a 85 that was fuel injected, I know the injected head is different but am not sure on the short block. Are they interchangeable or not.

Thanks

 

From a source, 75 through 88 blocks are interchangeable.

See the list here:

therangerstation.com

Specifically:
2.0/2.3/2.5L Family - The Ranger Station Forums
it is still available.

tom

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...done-this.html


fixed it by adjusting the idle, run fine until i traded it off, still see it going around town

 

Thanks guys...some good info right there...

 

The main difference in blocks are: up to 87 have larger main journals, 95+ use oil pump driven directly off the timing belt.

Some early EFI blocks have the fuel pump hole covered with a bolt on plate, others didn't get the hole machined out. That would be the only item that *could* affect your plan.