Engine Identification

[Nick Falcon]

I just bought an '84 Ranger 4x4 with an OHC 4 cylinder. The sticker says it's a 2.3l, but the truck is so cobbled together I'm not sure if it is the stock engine. Where would the casting numbers be on this engine? Thanks

 

[Mark_88]

Not sure about the casting numbers, but if it's a 4 cylinder in an 84 it's a 2.3 for sure...they only put the 2.0 liter in the 87/88 models and they were carbed...the 2.5 didn't come out until 98 or 99 so you've got the 2.3.

Is it carbed or fuel injected? I probably should know this but I don't...so I'm just asking for the sake of input...

You might be able to search the site for casting information, but I don't recall reading anything about that for a long, long time...but maybe someone with more experience can tell you what you wanted to know...

 

[Nick Falcon]

Thanks for the reply. I searched for a while before I posted, and didn't find anything. The truck has a 1-bbl carb. Jim