87 ranger

[Losbadgt]

I just bought an 87 4cly ranger 4 speed with the overdrive. Got it for $200 lol. Well seems like it needs a water pump or a t stat, cAuse the top house gets a bit swallen and it doesn't look like there is any circulation going. Also there is a bit of smoke coming from the water pump and the truck gets hot after a 15 minute drive. Also I Want a short shifter but I only find from 88 and up. Do they make any for my truck. Thanks in advance

 

[Mark_88]

Hmmm...if the top hose is swollen it needs to be replaced...might as well do the bottom if it is the same vintage...

Good news is the pump and t-stat are easy to change...and the hoses to the heater core can be done to pretty much give you a new cooling system (short of the rad and the t-pipe that goes to the intake if it's carbed)...

Is it carbed or FI?

 

[Losbadgt]

Hmmm...if the top hose is swollen it needs to be replaced...might as well do the bottom if it is the same vintage...

Good news is the pump and t-stat are easy to change...and the hoses to the heater core can be done to pretty much give you a new cooling system (short of the rad and the t-pipe that goes to the intake if it's carbed)...

Is it carbed or FI?

It's fi and I did the water pump an t stat and hose already. And yes it was pretty easy. Now I want a short shifter but can't fin one for my year?

 

[88Turbo]

If you want a short shifter get a tranny from a stang! Mine has a T5 and the shifters level with the seat.