Engine Swap
I have recently purchased a 1984 Diesel Ranger with the Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) built Perkins engine and a 4 speed transmission. The truck runs great, but the body is too rusty to repair. I have since found a 1986 Ranger 4x4 5 speed with a great body but the 2.6L is shot. I would like to transplant the diesel into the 1986 and retain the 5 speed and transfer case. It doesn't look like the diesel will match up the the 5 speed bell housing, though. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I guess the alternative would be to transplant the diesel and the 4 speed and eliminate the 4wd altogether, but I thought it might be interesting to have a rust free 1986 Diesel 4x4 Ranger that gets close to 30mpg when I'm done.
Thanks for any comments or suggestions.
Dale
I still have the two Rangers, but haven't started the swap because I have a couple other projects to finish first. Can't believe it's been a year and a half since the initial post!
I'll post back when I start the project. If start your swap before I do, let me know how its going.
Dale



