id my moror please?

[ran429]

id my motor please?

Is it a 2.0 or 2.3, Its from an early pinto.
Cast iron block and Head.

Big Photos here: http://washingtonfishingfools.com/smf/index.php?topic=4452.0

When getting a Header/manifold gasket for it, the only one that would fit was a 2.0 pinto gasket.
But i am unsure its actually a 2.0 or not.

 

[89REDRANGER]

Pop the valve cover off. If it has 3 cam towers it's a 2.0, 4 means it's a 2.3. Pretty simple stuff. I don't know how to identify it from the outside.

 

[ran429]

ok, thanks, i was planning on repairing the valve cover anyhow so this will work for me.
Thanks Boss.
Randy.

 

[Dave R]

It's a 2.3 and it's not from a Pinto. Or at least everything hanging off of it is not. I'd guess it's from a Ranger or a Mustang

And if the valve cover was still in it's original box it would be worth almost as much as the whole engine.

 

[ran429]

Only the block and head are pinto, the rest is original 1985 Ford Ranger 2.3 stuff bolted onto the engine.
it goes like a raped ape up until 60 Mph, but after that 5th gear is useless, almost downhill too. Just has no push on the freeways.

 

[Mutant Pony]

Somebody got there wires crossed. A 2.0 liter Pinto has a different bolt pattern than that (Exhaust). ANY 2.3 Pinto, Mustang, Ranger, Including the 2.0 Ranger and 2.5 Ranger (until '99) uses that bolt pattern.

 

[Dave R]

It's nearly impossible to ID the long block in any of the pictures but, judging by what can be seen of it in the 3rd picture I'd have to guess mid-70's But it's definitely NOT a 2.0 EAO sport motor

 

[Mutant Pony]

Also the only 4cyl that came in a Pinto from '75 to '79 was the 2.3. The 2.0 was '71-'74. '74 was the first year for the 2.3.

 

[Mutant Pony]

Oh and by the way, It looks exactly like a 2.3 to me.
If you ever want to get rid of that valve cover let me know!!!!!