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Plaese Help..V8 Mountaineer in a 96 Ranger Questions!


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I am running into some issues trying to get the engine in my Ranger. I have read that I need the Ford Racing oil filter kit to relocate the filter. But the mountaineer engine mounts are not going to work..I need to know which mounts I need to purchase and also which dual sump pan will work on the engine. Thanks in advance.
 


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You are just going to have to use that motor and treat it as a Mustang motor for the mounts and oil pan. The mounts/pan just do['t in the pre '98' Rangers.
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So any 5.0 mustang mounts and oil pan will work?
 

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mine is a older ranger im not sure if its the same but i used regular 89 mustang mounts and a mustang dual sump oil pan .
 

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I am using a 97 mountaineer 5.0...so I am thinking I can use 93-95 mustang motor mounts and the same year dual sump pan. Does that sound right?
 

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Sounds good to go! Do you have the "P" heads or the GT-40 heads. Header selection not good for the "P" heads.
 

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I ordered the double sump pan, pickup and oil filter relocation kit...crossing my fingers that will be all I need to finish my project! I will post pictures when I am done.
 

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If you are using the Explorer/Mountainer front dress you will have to grind some clearance and modify the heater hose nipple. Finially found the pictures.
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My engine as coil packs...and there is no need o do any grinding
 

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I'm sorry, thought you were going with the Mustang computer and ignition system. Mixing the late Explorer wiring/computer into the earlier chassis can be a wiring nightmare. Just a warning!
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