engine build

Im rebuilding a 4.0 OHV and can't find any cam gear bolts or a new crank bolt for the engine. Do you guys know where I can find them? Rockauto, ebay, amazon Iv'e tried. If not, then red loctite on the cam bolts and blue on the top of the crank bolt(near the bolthead)? I tighten the crank...

Hi there, Im building a 4.0 with the comp cam 422 and 988 springs On the forums and the "building the OHV for power" post there is conflicting information about pushrod sizing The stock Pushrod ballends are closer to 5/16 than 3/16, but why is it recommended to use 3/16? and what would the...

Hey Guys, first post on this site and am excited to learn what other have done.! So i just kinda inherented my ex girls friends VERY 1st vehicle(so it means alot to her i guess.. idk lool) 1995 Ford Ranger 2.3l SOHC 5spd 3.73 2nd owner@115k. cool little pick up. perfect truck ..fromdude wrecks...

Hi, after swap 2 engine due to over heating from junk yard . Both shaking in idle and misfire, while there is no misfire. Spending 1 year to do all electrical test, smoke for leaking air, change catalyst and ... for my 2004 ford ranger 4.0 stick shift 4*4 , only 92k on car. Finally decided to...

I have a 1983 Ranger with a 2.3 and a manual 4-speed w/overdrive. I am planning our my restoration and am not really sure what I want to do about the engine. The stock 2.3 was rated around 85hp. Option 1: Rebuild the stock 2.3 and then add a few upgrades like cold-air, k&n filter, better...

After working on my 1999 Ford Explorer engine (Machine shop and all) I finally came across someone who was willing to work with me so that I could have a set of SS bolts for my motor. They look awesome. No Ford dealer had the bolt set (or individual bolts) for this engine and none of the timing...

hi guys, i have a 92 ford ranger xlt manual trans with the 4.0 v6, i was looking to rebuild it soon and using better internals to get better hp and torque, i was just wondering if anyone has built this engine up, if its worth it, and where to find parts. i want to basically do everything so a...