1992 Ford Ranger need answers

1992 FORD RANGER
86,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JKINFORDMAN
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i have a 1992 ford ranger 5spd 2.3. recently i
my bottom end went out so i bought a motor out of an old fox body. had to change the head. mine is an 8 plug dual coil pack. that motor had a distributor. we swapped heads went to go put the crank sensor on. there is no holes for the crank position sensor to bolt too. what are ny options?
Feb 2, 2014 at 3:42 AM
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EMERGENCYTECH
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There is no hole for crank sensor because the engine used a distutor to determine timing and cylinder number 1 tdc. I think your going to need the wiring from fox body or get the correct engine thats what i would do
Feb 2, 2014 at 5:07 AM
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JKINFORDMAN
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is there anyway to get holes drilled at a machine shop to make it work?
Feb 2, 2014 at 9:24 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO ABOUT THE LITTLE MAGNET PERFECTLY DRILLED AND PRESSED INTO THE RIGHT SPOT IN THE CRANK?

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Feb 2, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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EMERGENCYTECH
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Sorry but drilling a hole is not a option for there is no reluctor on the crank
Feb 2, 2014 at 11:50 PM
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JKINFORDMAN
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holes drilled. trucks running great. thanks
Feb 3, 2014 at 12:41 PM
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