1983-1988 ranger build

I recently bought a ford ranger has swapped motor to an 88 2.3 engine. Shade tree mechanic of mine said it has a 2.9 block. Changed the head gasket with a kit and re timed it. But still have no power behind the motor. Also still shakes when it starts. Need the vaccum diagram and wiring diagram...

Hi there, my name is Shane and I have been a member since 2020. I have owned approximately one 89-92 Ranger and four 83-88 Rangers. My passion/itch for Rangers started back in June of 2020 when I got my first truck in high-school which was a Green Single Cab 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0 Automatic. Miss...

Hi everyone, I thought I may post on here since I can't find any real in depth knowledge on this subject. My dad and I built an 83 ranger into a race truck. It's got a stock 302 from blueprint, a non AC CVF serpentine kit (with power steering). It has a street built C4 auto from TCI. My dad...

so, I found this 2.3l 4x4 long bed 83 ranger here In nova scotia, Canada and I kind of fell in love with it. I want to make it into a little project (engine rebuild, touch ups etc.) but im not sure if it is worth it. it has about 300k on it, has low compression and needs a new manifold. body is...