corerftech
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- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Automatic
I have removed the stock 4 cyl mounts and pillars from my 1987 std cab ranger.
What is going in place is a1997 explorer 302 carb converted.
It seems that most people are using some form of stock early motor mount and using the explorer R/L block plates. Correct me if I am wrong and if so, any part number for a best fit rubber mount would be helpful.
Not using a kit to install!
Second concern- it seems I will likely have to strip the motor down pretty well (don’t want to) for the sake of space, keep a tranny attached, send it with a hoist and then level/center/adjust fore/aft and then mark the mounts for bolting or welding.
Is there enough room by any stretch to leave the heads and cast manifolds on and send the engine and 4R70 down the hole for marking?? This is an experience question here. Also it seems to adequately relieve the A/C air box with a heat gun, heads need to be ON!
I can’t visualize it and am after some experience on the early stages of fitment. My bay is clean, old mount towers removed, radiator out, upper support for core support segmented out for ease of trial fitment. While underside of truck is pressure washed of Alabama mud and grease.
Thanks in advance for the help in visualizing the stab and also pet numbers or a source for proper mounts for the above mentioned truck and engine.
mike in memphis
What is going in place is a1997 explorer 302 carb converted.
It seems that most people are using some form of stock early motor mount and using the explorer R/L block plates. Correct me if I am wrong and if so, any part number for a best fit rubber mount would be helpful.
Not using a kit to install!
Second concern- it seems I will likely have to strip the motor down pretty well (don’t want to) for the sake of space, keep a tranny attached, send it with a hoist and then level/center/adjust fore/aft and then mark the mounts for bolting or welding.
Is there enough room by any stretch to leave the heads and cast manifolds on and send the engine and 4R70 down the hole for marking?? This is an experience question here. Also it seems to adequately relieve the A/C air box with a heat gun, heads need to be ON!
I can’t visualize it and am after some experience on the early stages of fitment. My bay is clean, old mount towers removed, radiator out, upper support for core support segmented out for ease of trial fitment. While underside of truck is pressure washed of Alabama mud and grease.
Thanks in advance for the help in visualizing the stab and also pet numbers or a source for proper mounts for the above mentioned truck and engine.
mike in memphis