- Joined
- Jan 28, 2017
- Messages
- 288
- Reaction score
- 44
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Leicester, NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 302
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 205/60R15 & 225/60R15
To anyone in the middle of or thinking about a V8 swap, open up the heater plenum far enough to get the valve cover off if you ever need to. At the very least cut the plenum mounting stud closest to the head off flush with the nut. I know, it's exciting getting the motor in and getting it ready to run, tidying everything up. It's really coming together and you're burning through your checklist but take a step back and think about anything you might need to get to or take off in the future. I spent nearly 45 minutes with just a hacksaw blade cutting the stud off so the plenum could come out. I read all about the oil filter trick and patching the box but never thought anything about removal. Maybe this will save someone a headache in the future.
And yes I know I'm an idiot but I can't be the only idiot with a V8 Ranger.
And yes I know I'm an idiot but I can't be the only idiot with a V8 Ranger.