3.0 long block eng swap

[bill124]

I have a 1999 ranger xlt 3.0 with a hole in # 2 piston.
I also have a 1995 that was slavaged by the insurance company, but the engine is fine. both are automatic and both are 3.0. the 99 is flex fuel. And both are 2 wheel drive. Is a long block switch possible ??? I am a certified diesel mech so the abilty and tools are not a issue. Just lack of ford knowledge. Any info would be very helpful...

Thanks.
Bill

 

[JP02XLT]

Use the 95 long block as you planned with the intake, exhaust and accessory/sensor package from the 99 and its a direct swap. If the 95 has a distributor, you can replace it with the CPS from the 99 and the coil pack ignition from the 99 as well.

JP02XLT

 

[Earl43P]

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/2179/rebuilding_the_ford_30l_v6.aspx

 

[Contrldsub]

the only difference from the 95 and the 99 motor is minor things in the block like strengthing ridges. i just rebuild a 96 block and put it in my 2000.