Engine compatibility 96 and 97 4.0 OHV

[bmiddled]

Can I swap in a 97 4.0 OHV into my 96 ranger with 4.0. Will the 96 heads work on the 97.I am wanting the 8 bolt crank over the 6 bolt. Have broken 3 flex plates on the 96 4.0. Engine is out of the truck now. Looking to order a new short block and will use all the 96 4.0 parts for the new block. Reason I asked about the head swap.

 

[RonD]

You can read the differences here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_library/40rebuild.shtml

1996 Oil pan may not work on 1997 block

1996 heads will be fine on 1997 block

 

[adsm08]

Replace your flex plate spacer. It is a $20 part and probably the cause of your repeated broken flex plates.

They wear out and can let the flex plate ride off center, which will crack them because they are the weakest link.

 

[bmiddled]

You can read the differences here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_library/40rebuild.shtml

1996 Oil pan may not work on 1997 block

1996 heads will be fine on 1997 block

Thank You

 

[bmiddled]

Replace your flex plate spacer. It is a $20 part and probably the cause of your repeated broken flex plates.

They wear out and can let the flex plate ride off center, which will crack them because they are the weakest link.

Thank You

 

[bmiddled]

Replace your flex plate spacer. It is a $20 part and probably the cause of your repeated broken flex plates.

They wear out and can let the flex plate ride off center, which will crack them because they are the weakest link.

 

[bmiddled]

what format of photo is used by this sight?

 

[bmiddled]

Thank You