540milotalon
Member
- Joined
- Sep 22, 2019
- Messages
- 67
- Reaction score
- 6
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Near Shenandoah Valley, Va.
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford/Ranger
- Transmission
- Automatic
I guess it might be mostly me, because if I get in a check out line in a store, it will, without a doubt become the longest line in the store including Wally World. So, I did not expect the swap to go perfect.
I bought the ‘96 2 wheel drive Ranger, no radiator and partially disassembled engine so there was always a bit of a difficulty. I have the engine trans and rear (from the ‘99 Explorer) in the frame, cab on and just found out the Explorer radiator does not fit the frame. Solution appears to be purchase of a 4.0 or 3.0 and then see how much room left for electric fans.
The hood will not close because the engine sits too high, the truck is 2 wheel drive and already has a 1” cab/bed lift. I am wondering if a newer
cowl or raised hood will fit this body style before I modify the hood?
Much bigger problem is the wiring harnesses. If the PCM connector to the firewall mounted PCM Is connected, the 42 pin connector for the “engine/frame” connection is too short or vise a versa. Only one works, and the solution seems to be cut and splice. But, which harness?
I kinda wish I had not started this particular swap.
Comments appreciated.
I bought the ‘96 2 wheel drive Ranger, no radiator and partially disassembled engine so there was always a bit of a difficulty. I have the engine trans and rear (from the ‘99 Explorer) in the frame, cab on and just found out the Explorer radiator does not fit the frame. Solution appears to be purchase of a 4.0 or 3.0 and then see how much room left for electric fans.
The hood will not close because the engine sits too high, the truck is 2 wheel drive and already has a 1” cab/bed lift. I am wondering if a newer
cowl or raised hood will fit this body style before I modify the hood?
Much bigger problem is the wiring harnesses. If the PCM connector to the firewall mounted PCM Is connected, the 42 pin connector for the “engine/frame” connection is too short or vise a versa. Only one works, and the solution seems to be cut and splice. But, which harness?
I kinda wish I had not started this particular swap.
Comments appreciated.