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[Lou2004]

Im told this is a 1983 Ranger 2.8 thermostat housing. I cannot seem to verify this online as all that I find are not like this.

It's a 2 bolt mount

I need to replace.

Any help is appreciated

 

[Brain75]

based off this thread I would concur that it is the water inlet, not thermostat housing (i.e. no thermostat behind it), and also concur it might be unobtanium even with the right name - see what you can do to R&R (&R - ressurect) what you got.

Thermostat Housing 2.8 V6

I have an ‘83 Ranger 4x4 that l am in the process of completing for use. I acquired it after it had been parked by the original owner since 2013. I have completed an engine analysis and am very close to completion. I need a new thermostat housing as mine is compromised. Any ideas where l might...

www.therangerstation.com

 

[Brain75]

I'll also one up that and give ya a part number (I just found the post on FTE - did NOT research myself, as of 2007 it was still available per Number Dummy (a revered god amongst the ford guys on ford-trucks.com)...

quote from ND:
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Uh...did'ja happen to stop by your local Ford dealer?

One reason these upper water outlets crack, is ppl remove them, see no thermostat there, then install one. This cracks the housing because the t/stat doesn't go there, it goes elsewhere. The thermostat fits into the water outlet that's bolted to the outside of the waterpump.

E3TZ8592K .. Water Outlet-Upper

Fits: 1983/84 Ranger 2.8 / 1984 Bronco II / 1986/87 Aerostar 2.8.

>>> Still available from FORD. Suggested list price: $11.71 <<<

If your local dealer gives you the brush-off saying...."Oh, sorry the part is obsolete" (the usual bullspit), contact FTE sponsor Direct Ford Parts (Gaudin Ford-Las Vegas NV)..they'll fix you right up, and give you the FTE discount ($10.74 net). DFP's link is on this page.
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[lil_Blue_Ford]

I’m also moving this to the 2.8 section…