REPLACEMENT FOR 4.0 OHV 1995

[johned]

I am passing the 200000M mark. Got a lifter that clatters and some marvels and seafoam just barely quiet. I can tollerate the ticking by turning down my hearing aids. Those came with my 77th birthday. Solution time approaching. I am 77 and not as agile as I used to be and on a disability pension cash is tighter and tighter. but I love this little truck....to a degree and I am certain that a new SXT Ranger is not even a dream. Besides I think I equal that in every respect ecept creature comfort and ENGINE. I have read over a ton of pages about this topic but it all seems to be vintage info from the early 2000s. I figure that was true in 2000 is still so but have we groan smarter in the colective in the recent decade? Is the 4.0 SOHC still the best solution?

I don't have a shop b ut I can rebnuild an engine and I have a space where I could swap out the engine. Mind you, I am not looking for a mega HP or T anything. I need simple and cheap with reliability. My OHV is not a real disapointment except in its design limits and the chance I could do better for the same or close money.

Is the 4.0 OHC a true drop in plug and play?

thanks....john

 

[adsm08]

The engine itself would drop in. The OHV computer won't run it, and the engine by harness won't plug in and work right, there are some differences.

The easiest way is to buy rotten truck with that engine and use all the wiring,, the dash, the fuel system, etc.

 

[johned]

The engine itself would drop in. The OHV computer won't run it, and the engine by harness won't plug in and work right, there are some differences.

The easiest way is to buy rotten truck with that engine and use all the wiring,, the dash, the fuel system, etc.

ADSM,

I think you have answered my question sucintly. I am too old for that. I guess a "plug and play" was too good to be true. Plan B is to rebuild the 4.0 OHV stocker and unless someone contradicts you out of hand I will follow your advice.

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. Could you tell from my accent?

Thanks,

John

 

[TEACHER]

I just rebuilt a 94 4.0. Bored out .40 over new pistons crank , cam lifters, push rods , bearings, rods, heads. You get the picture I love the truck am having a blast doing it. The OHV is to me a better engine not as strong as the SOHC but I think more reliable with out the annoying timming chain rattle.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Looking good! Well...2 out of 4 are....lol.

 

[enginepaul]

Good idea pulling off the front sheet metal; that saves time and helps prevent using strong language in front of that little girl.