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 Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
#881446
04/17/08 04:45 PM
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Newb here wondering if that would work......?? Local here has a 86 Montero for sale with a blown engine and I have a friend with a carbuerated Ford 2.3l out of an 80's Mustang. I was just wondering if it would be possible to mate the 2.3 to the KM145 transmission. If I remember correctly some of the Bronco II and Rangers had a Mitsu 5spd known as the FM145.
Last edited by smittylite; 04/17/08 06:56 PM.
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: smittylite]
#881447
04/18/08 01:31 PM
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Different bell housing, so it wouldn't be a direct swap. More then likely, it's just blown the cyl. head gasket or cracked the head. The bottom ends on the 2.6L are pretty stout.
-Todd
1987 Montero 2.6l 5-speed (Sold...but I still miss her)
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: toddstidham1]
#881448
04/18/08 02:18 PM
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toddstidham1-Are you sure about the bellhousing? I took a 2.3l diesel from an '86 Ranger and put in my 89 D50. Both 5 spds, the wrecker I got it from, told me another fellow swapped a "85 2.3 diesel into a '86 2.3 gasser Ranger. All kept orig. trannys.
Long way around it, but if you add it all up, it should fit. But, I've been wrong before...LOTS!
A day late, A dollar short, and A half a mile behind...
pass me that crescent hammer...
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: 89Diesel]
#881449
04/18/08 05:51 PM
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Different bellhousings on the earlier Mitsus. Maybe up through 85 should bolt up.
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: smittylite]
#881450
04/19/08 02:29 AM
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Yes the Broncos used a Mitsubishi Transmission that has a removable bell. Not sure which engines it was behind.
The diesel in the Ranger is a Mitsubishi engine so it should look like a Mitsubishi.
To install a Ford 2.3 in a Montero, used the trans from a Bronco. I am not sure what the output spline is on that trans as far as mating to the transfer case so it might take a bit of mix and match to get it all together.
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: 89Diesel]
#881451
04/19/08 08:05 PM
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toddstidham1-Are you sure about the bellhousing? I took a 2.3l diesel from an '86 Ranger and put in my 89 D50. Both 5 spds, the wrecker I got it from, told me another fellow swapped a "85 2.3 diesel into a '86 2.3 gasser Ranger. All kept orig. trannys.
Long way around it, but if you add it all up, it should fit. But, I've been wrong before...LOTS! For a 2.3L gas engine, yes...different bell. The 2.3L Diesel engine is a mitsubishi engine and has the 2.6L bell housing.
-Todd
1987 Montero 2.6l 5-speed (Sold...but I still miss her)
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: smittylite]
#881452
04/22/08 03:09 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
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I just recently put a 2.5l (2.3 stroked) in a 86 montero. I used to race pro-4's here in OK and had one around. I work at a machine shop and could build what ever I needed. I had to build an adapter plate to match up the block & bell housing, the starter is on the wrong side. Tuff but can be done.
JPF
TULSA , OK
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: JPF]
#881453
04/22/08 03:36 PM
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It would have been much easier to use the Ford bellhousing and transmission case that bolts into a Montero.
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: Ford 2.3l in an 86 Montero
[Re: OldColt]
#881454
04/22/08 05:12 PM
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thanks for the information. I may take a look at the Montero later this week and try to see exactly what is wrong with it.
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