- Joined
- Jan 28, 2017
- Messages
- 288
- Reaction score
- 44
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Leicester, NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 302
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 205/60R15 & 225/60R15
Hi, I'm in need of some advice. I have a '86 2.3 Ranger that I've been driving for years now with a broken ring. I finally found an '88 mustang 2.3 to rebuild and still drive my truck. I got the '88 back from the machine shop and started running into a problem. I was just going to order a rebuilt kit with new pistons but they are not the same for '86 compared to '88. Why? It looks identical. Even just going to the part store they show two different oil pan gaskets from '86 to '88. I know I'll need my truck oil pan. Shouldn't the block be the same? On a 302 a front sump, rear sump or dual sump pan all use the same gasket. What's the deal? Do I need a rebuild kit for an '88 mustang or an '86 Ranger?