88 Ranger project, engine electrical
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88 Ranger project, engine electrical
Good Day. I have recently acquired an 88 ranger regular cab 2.3l 5speed 4wd. I bought it with the motor in the bed. Come to find out, it is a 2.3l from a Tempo and will not work. I have found a 2.3l in a bit newer ranger, I believe it is a 91. What I am looking for is engine wiring diagrams for both trucks to see what I might have problems with. I will verify the year for the new motor.
ALso I need the rear drive shaft. From what i can find, any drive shaft from an 85, 87 or 88 should work. Is this correct?
This was suppose to be a nice cheap project, and obviously it is not turning out that way.
Thanks for any help.
ALso I need the rear drive shaft. From what i can find, any drive shaft from an 85, 87 or 88 should work. Is this correct?
This was suppose to be a nice cheap project, and obviously it is not turning out that way.
Thanks for any help.
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The first rule of engine swaps is to not use any wring that comes with the donor motor.. where possible. Do you have the original engine harness?
I ran into the same thing when I replaced the engine in my '83 Ranger, The donor was from a Mustang and the intake had to be changed before it would fit. In your case if you don't have the original truck motor then those parts are missing.
I ran into the same thing when I replaced the engine in my '83 Ranger, The donor was from a Mustang and the intake had to be changed before it would fit. In your case if you don't have the original truck motor then those parts are missing.
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Well, went and looked a little closer at the donor. It is a DIS motor, and my truck had a distributor. I believe this makes a big difference in the drop in possibilities. Might have to look around for a different engine.
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