Help with engine swap
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Help with engine swap
I have an 85 Ranger 2wd 5spd 2.3L engine currently. Recently the lower end spun 2 main bearings so instead of the rebuild a friend donated a 2.8L from an '85 2wd 5spd BroncoII. Now I know I'm going to have to get a harness from a BroncoII or Ranger with a v6-v8. That's really not a problem the main thing I need to know. I have no IDEA what tranney he had. He said was a top loader and from everything I can find looks like the tranney will bolt right on. But, will I need to also find a new flywheel or would the flywheel from the 2.3 fit the 2.8? Also are there any workarounds for the wiring harness and can anyone think of anything I'm missing. I really want to do this drop over a weekend and want to make sure I have everything I can on hand.
Appreciate any input, except don't do it.. I'm stuck has to happen just need input how to get it done as cheaply as possible. I got about $300. on hand then the well runs dry.
Thanx in advance.
Appreciate any input, except don't do it.. I'm stuck has to happen just need input how to get it done as cheaply as possible. I got about $300. on hand then the well runs dry.
Thanx in advance.
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