Any Difference in 2.3 Blocks
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Tuned
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From: SE Missouri
Any Difference in 2.3 Blocks
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.
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: suburban atlanta
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
See the list here:
therangerstation.com
Specifically:
2.0/2.3/2.5L Family - The Ranger Station Forums
it is still available.
tom
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From: florida
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
fixed it by adjusting the idle, run fine until i traded it off, still see it going around town
Post Fiend
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From: Lost
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.
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.
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