heads that will interchange with with 91 ranger

[F3RR3T]

ust bought a 91 ranger with cracked heads. no water in oil. payed 280 for the truck.

are there any late model heads that will fit the early 4.0 my truck has?

 

[CopyKat]

Any of the 4.0L OHV heads will work. The 95 and up heads have a different combustion chamber. Unless you know what your getting into I's stick with the early heads.

89-94 ranger
91-94 Explorer
92-96 Aerostar

 

[F3RR3T]

I asked because i was told heads that are 93t castings are the same as my heads just thicker walled

 

[CopyKat]

Could be true.

I'm running the 95tm heads on my 91 block.

 

[F3RR3T]

HMM what other engines will bolt up to the stock 5-speed

 

[Ozwynn]

the only other engine that will bolt up to your transmission you don't really want. just get a newer set of heads for your 4.0L.......... or do a s/c saleen 5.4L swap with a mustangII front suspension conversion and r&p steering

 

[F3RR3T]

i lied there is coolant in the oil. ugh hopefully i can hone the cylinders when i change the heads and get the rings to seat i refuse to rebuild this motor. i can get 250 bucks if i scrap it lol only payed 280 for it

 

[Ozwynn]

change the heads and drive it like you stole it. don't even bother with honing.

you can get a whole explorer engine for $300............ its not like your engine is expensive

 

[F3RR3T]

true just figured it couldnt hurt since i have the hone. this is my first non chevy vehicle ive owned in 4 years and the first ford to be in this yard in 35 years.

 

[Ozwynn]

change the heads, change the oil, run the engine for 2 or 3 hours (till it quits smoking) and then change the oil......... then beat it like a rented mule

 

[F3RR3T]

found a set of heads in local salvage yard for 40 each hopefully there not cracked

 

[adsm08]

don't hone the cylinders. odds are good that your rings won't seal after you do, especially at any sort of mileage.

 

[F3RR3T]

i think junkyard heads are going to be the best bet only have 150 to spend to get a pair of heads

 

[CopyKat]

You will need head bolts. The 4.0l uses torque to yield.

 

[F3RR3T]

heres a link with a for-sale ad for the truck (i bought it off the side of the road though) http://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/1425751054.html