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[codolten]

Hey guys. I just got a 1986 4X4 single cab Ranger. It has a blown 2.9 in it right now. The plan is to put in a running 2.9 until I can save for a new tranny and a 302. I generally do all the work myself, which I assume everyone on here does, and I have a decent background in mechanic work but I have never worked on a Ranger before. Any tips are much appreciated. Suggestions are always good too.
Thanks everyone.

 

[Mark_88]

Welcome to TRS~!

There is a section on this website for engine swaps that I'm sure you will find very useful if you haven't already seen it. The 4.0 replacing the 2.9 has been done a few times...maybe a few thousand times...so you will find any information or a host of helpful people who know what to do...

So...enjoy...use the search engine if you need to find anything quickly...and have fun!

 

[BlackBII]

You probably shouldn't listen to Mark, he is starting to lose his mind.

 

[Mark_88]

You probably shouldn't listen to Mark, he is starting to lose his mind.

What do you mean starting to? I lost it years ago and had a Canadian 2for1 brain implant...since I didn't have any friends to offer the other brain to, I had them put it in my head...so now I can think two things at the same...and those Blue Jays are hot...shut up...no, you shut up...

Never mind the other voices...

 

[codolten]

Would it be roughly the same price to put in the 302 as putting in a 2.9 replacement? Eventually I want the 302 but I figured I would have to get a replacement tranny if I wanted to make it work.