Ford ranger second deneration 2.3L engine difference?

[MrVito]

I kind of confused is 2.3L engine on first gen is same as 2nd generation 2.3L it still uses carbonated or EFI with computer?

What else is different in 2nd gen ranger 2.3L version compared to first gen other than looks.

Is any engine fitted on ranger diesel or gasoline any size was not-interference engine (NEVER bends valves on timing belt failure)?

 

[Mark_88]

Hi and welcome to TRS~!

Most of the internal differences can be found in this document located in the 4 banger section below...

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9

There were many differences in the external components as well and some of them were more dramatic changes than others. Probably the biggest difference between first gen and second gen 2.3 engines was the distributor removal after 1988 (or 1989). The change from carbureted to Fuel Injection came after 1988 as well, although technically only the 2.0 was carbureted after 1986...the 2.3 was Fuel Injected after 1985.

The diesel Rangers were only out for a few years in the early production stage but many have retrofitted newer diesels on their own...and there are articles on TRS by people who have done various and assorted swaps.

All 2.3 Lima engines are non-interference and do not generally bend valves if the timing belt breaks...

And all timing belts are belts not chains...and all timing belts are relatively easy to change even by novice mechanics...