Swap Engine

Okay I checked the fuses and relays and they were all good I have changed the computer and the coil pack and there its not sparking is there anything in a 97 ford ranger that could cause it not to spark

Where is the crank sensor located

I have a 99 3.0 vin/v built before 7/29/99, if I use a later motor with same vin/v will it work what kind of problems may I encounter please help I cant find motor with right production date

Somebody that would know the answer to that would be an auto salvage yard, they have interchange data and manuals, worth a phone call Im sure they could help you out

My engine is starting to show its age.I DO NOT wish to buy a seperate vehicle! I just want to upgrade my truck.

The engine had overheating problems and blew a head gasket after a following tune up. It is a complete baja conversion. I recently bought it from a guy in Virginia, who had it sitting in his garage. It drove for four hours without a problem. I got the head gaskets fixed, and it still had problems. Needless to say I think the cheapest route is to just find another used engine and swap it out. I just needed to talk to a mechanic online to ask what other engines would fit in it as a replacement. I am having trouble finding another 1994 Ford Ranger engine. I know there are other engines by Ford that will fit. Could You help me?

Located two remanufactured engines on ebay. One is for 92-94 ranger, for $1475.00. The other one is for 86-91 ranger, for $649.00. My question is, what is the mechanical difference between the two that I can't use the more economically priced unit? The VIN code on my truck is 1FTCR11U7PLA00886. Both engines are3.0.

Dear Bob & Ken: After reading your responce to my question & seeing all of your questions involving warranty & dollar per build amount, I realize I have omited information that you needed. -Sorry- I already know it is not possible to remanufacture an engine for $649. The two remanufactured engines in question are by a company called ENGINES DIRECT on E-Bay. All of their credentials seem in order. The $649 engine (86-91) is an inventory close-out 50-75% off wholesale price, with a 30 day warranty. The $1475 engine (92-94) is a factory direct 3yr./100,000 mi. Parts & labor warranty with a very impressive & detailed list of all parts, specs & machine work involved. Neither engine requires core exchange, both with $149 flat shipping fee. Yes I have checked for a used engine at multiple wrecking yards, and find the possibility of finding a low mileage 93 Ranger engine is somewhere between slim & none. That is why I am looking at remanufactured units. Obviously there must be difference between the two or they wouldn't list them separately. My only remaining question is, are there MAJOR differences between a 86-91 3.0 Ranger engine & a 92-94 3.0 Ranger engine? In short, could the 86-91 engine possibly work in my 93 Ranger 4x4? Thanks David Byrer

Hey I have a 91 ford ranger 2.3 liter, and I need to replace my engine temp senser,
but I cant locate it, and Iv been told by machanics of where to locate it, but I can't see it and I don't care to pay a shop to fix it when I can do it myself.
Can anyone help.

On the side of the block, just below the head:

I pulled my engine out today to rebuild it and accidently broke the dipstick pipe I cant seem to remove the rest of the dipstick pipe from the block how do I replace this

i am rebuild my engine it a 2.3L 4 cyl manual SOHC if you have any tricks or tips please let me know

my email is sasserb66@yahoo. Com

With all the oil drained, flip the motor over and remove the oil pan. Then you will be able to see where it goes in at. Take a punch or a dril bit of same size and GENTLY tap it from the oil pan side, out of the block.

I was just wondering if it was necessary to take the tranny out along with the motor when changing engines? And can you bolt up a 5spd to any type of 4.0l. Meaning can I hook it up to an engine that was driving an automatic transmission. Any help would be greatly appreciated