Engine swap help

[wtxHD]

I have a 2002 3.0 ranger manual gas. The motor is all bad already and needs replacing. I found a 2000 ford ranger 3.0 flex fuel from a 4x4 donor and was wondering if this could work and if it can what I need to replace in the FF to work on my gas truck since the ECU is for gas not FF. Also what issue might I encounter on the year difference if any for example mounting or sensors that might be different?

 

[bobbywalter]

use the long block.

 

[SenorNoob]

Bobby nailed it. Just swap everything else. In good conditions it'll only add a couple hours to the swap time.

You might be able to save some headache if you aren't concerned about the gaskets on the new engine and leave the lower intake (not the fuel rail or injectors!) and exhaust manifolds attached...