I have a 1992 ford ranger. I am replacing the 2.3l engine with another 2.3l engine from a 1996 ranger. The sensors are different so I am using the old sensor from the 92 engine and where I would mount it has two plugs. What would I use to mount it and where would I get it?

 

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Do you still have the CPS mounts for the original '92 motor? Your '92 Ranger is OBD-I while the '96 is OBD-II. These are two different systems, so you should basically take the external components such as the intake with all the injectors and all sensors off of the '92 engine and use them on the '96.

 

I do have the mounts and I did use the intake and injectors. My problem is that the mount attatches to the block by two m6 bolts and the plugs look to be alot larger.(not sure of size but looks like 3/8 pipe thread.) I tried to check the local auto stores and they refered me to a home improvement store. I knew I would not find what I was looking for since I was repairing a engine not a water heater.....lol. Now I am in limbo trying to find some type of bushing that will allow my sensor to mount flush against the block. Please let me know if you got any ideas. Also, thanks for the welcome, it's great to find people that like to just help each other out.

 

You may have to make your own, perhaps by drilling the plugs and tapping them if that would work with them, or finding something like a solid brass plug that you can drill and tap.

 

That sounds like a plan and I will let you know what happens. Thanks for you help.

 

One or two more quick questions. Does it matter if the plug is galv? Where do you drill the hole to tap?

 

Galvanized should work if that's all you can find. As for where to drill, I would guess you would want to center the hole. Put the plugs in place in the block and position the bracket, then mark through the bolt holes in the bracket onto the plug, see if the marks come out at the center of the plug.

I haven't done this, I'm just trying to visualize it. It might help if you have a digital camera and can take some pics and post them.

 

That is what I was thinking too. Do you know if it would matter the length of the plugs or if I go completly through the plug with the bolt?

Thanks again Dan.

 

That depends on what's behind the plug. If it doesn't go into an oil gallery or anything like that than it should be no problem. Was there any type of sealant on the threads of the old plugs? What do you see when you look in the holes? Do they just bottom out or do they seem to go somewhere?

 

Just to let you know, it did not work. The new holes were not centered. I ended up taking the engine back for another one. Thanks for your help.