1983 ford ranger

Hi all, need some help troubleshooting an issue I’m having on my 1983 Ranger. Just picked it up this weekend and drove it home. Ran out of gas (500ft from the gas station, tough luck) and haven’t been able to get it to start up since. The issue: cranks fine and starter sounds good, but can’t...

Signs of a faulty clutch hydraulic system Hard or impossible to shift into 1st or reverse Difficulty shifting in motion without perfect rev match Engine bogs down very slightly if you come to a stop with the shifter in gear and your foot on the clutch Weird "texture" to the clutch pedal travel...

Hello, Do any of you know if a 3.0 engine and transmission from a 2001 Ranger will mount into a 1983 Ranger?

so, I found this 2.3l 4x4 long bed 83 ranger here In nova scotia, Canada and I kind of fell in love with it. I want to make it into a little project (engine rebuild, touch ups etc.) but im not sure if it is worth it. it has about 300k on it, has low compression and needs a new manifold. body is...