Lateral / Plug & Play Engine Swap (1997 Ranger)

[Oldmanriver]

I couldn't find what I was looking for in the swap section, so hopefully someone knowledgeable can help out. I'd like to know what I can pull from to replace a 4.0 in a 1997 Ranger 4x4 AT Eighth Digit = X

I just want to know what can be dropped in without any additional (Major - Time Consuming) modifications... Engine from different make - compatibility with 4.0 from a donor with MT - Displacement etc...

Located in the Pittsburgh, PA area if you have a good runner to sale.

Thanks in advance

 

[JoshT]

Based on the requirements listed, another 4.0L OHV. Those can be found in 1990-2000 RBV vehicles. RBV vehicles would be Ranger, BII, Explorer and Mazda B-series. Possibly foundin the Aerostar as well, but not sure about that. Due to variations in heads and such, same year or newer would probably be best.

Going with anything other than a 4.0L OHV will require additional wiring modifications at a minimum. Possibly other drivetrain modifications as well. If the engine was not originally used in an RBV, you'll also be looking at having to create custom mounts, drive shafts, etc.

 

[Oldmanriver]

Thanks for the response, so no issues if pulled form a donor with MT and dropped into Ranger with AT?

I was under the impression that I'd be safe with a 4.0 VIN X out of a 93-97

During my attempts to source an engine a guy displayed this interchange list for the engine he is selling (ENGINE 1999 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0L Vin X, 8th Digit W/O Egr Federal Emissions)

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

There is a bushing/bearing in the rear of the crank used with a manual transmission that is not used with a auto. At least that was true in the 60's and 70's

 

[JoshT]

There is a bushing/bearing in the rear of the crank used with a manual transmission that is not used with a auto. At least that was true in the 60's and 70's

Still true, but it's a snug slip fit into the end of the crank and leaving it in might not matter if you're going from manual to auto. If you're changing transmission types you've got to swap the flywheel/flexplate anyway, so you'll be right there to remove it.

Of note is that flywheel/flexplate flange on the crankshaft changed from 6 bolt to 8 bolt in 1997. You'll either need to get an engine that matches yours to swap the flexplate over, or buy a new flexplate that matches the engine.