2.5 head on 2.3 block

Johnnyboiranger22 said:

I see it! thanks! so that confirms the right hose goes to thermostate housing but i need to found out where the left hose goes to, do you know what plug go to oil pressure switch in the back of the head

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Mark_88 said:

Depends on what one you have on the engine...mine had originally a red or black boot similar to the one on the ignition solenoid but I remember cutting the boot off because it wouldn't stay on and I crimped an 0 ring onto the wire and put a nut on to keep it in place...

I also have an image of that on my PB account but the last one I uploaded took me ten minutes because PB has turned into an advertising jamboree and my old XP computer doesn't handle it well...

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Mark_88 said:

Depends on what one you have on the engine...mine had originally a red or black boot similar to the one on the ignition solenoid but I remember cutting the boot off because it wouldn't stay on and I crimped an 0 ring onto the wire and put a nut on to keep it in place...

I also have an image of that on my PB account but the last one I uploaded took me ten minutes because PB has turned into an advertising jamboree and my old XP computer doesn't handle it well...

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Mark_88 said:

Depends on what one you have on the engine...mine had originally a red or black boot similar to the one on the ignition solenoid but I remember cutting the boot off because it wouldn't stay on and I crimped an 0 ring onto the wire and put a nut on to keep it in place...

I also have an image of that on my PB account but the last one I uploaded took me ten minutes because PB has turned into an advertising jamboree and my old XP computer doesn't handle it well...

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Mark_88 said:

Right, OK, perfect.

Now just remove the splitter (doesn't seem to be any clamps on it so that should be easy enough and get a hose connector to join the two ends together and then connect the loose end of the hose to the front of the engine.

That will complete the heater core hose routing fluids from the engine to the heater box.

No need to worry about the connection to the intake because there is no way the coolant can get into or out of the head on the intake side.

Done!

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Johnnyboiranger22 said:

Do you know if the 2.5 head uses the same oil type as 2.3 i believe the 2.3 took 5w-30 if im correct

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Johnnyboiranger22 said:

Ohh!! i found where they go im sorry stupid me the a/c was covering the other port to the water pump aso i take the spliter off and run it dirrectly to that.

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Mark_88 said:

Well, that's partly why I decided to remove the Power Steering and anything else that might drain power and clutter things up.

Glad you found it...they really are simple engines to work on and once you are familiar with it you will wonder why it seemed so complicated...

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Mark_88 said:

the first image (throttlebody2.jpg) shows two things...the wire on the right is the engine ground strap...or looks like one...and that seems much longer than needed unless someone put it on after market. it should go from the head to the firewall just behind the engine. the only one I ever saw on these engines connects to a stud on the intake side near the back of the engine and is only about 10" long. It doesn't matter how long it is but just to keep things clean it should be as short as possible.

There is a stud on the firewall near the wiper motor that should allow you to connect the strap to that. It helps reduce static electricity and saves things like computers from getting zapped.

The second item in that image with the red arrow pointing to it I'm not sure about. There was a cable for the power steering reservoir in that area on my 96 but any time you need information on where something goes it is best to disconnect one end and take a shot of the connector. In most cases the connector can be identified and that says what it is...there is a connector catalogue in the How To Tech section that can tell you what they are and how to replace them so you get the identity...deductions Watson!

The second image (unknownparts.jpb) shows the breather attachment that goes from the throttle body to the airbox where the air filter is. It should have an opening that matches one end or the other of that section or that section goes on the Throttle Body and connects to another hose that connects to the airbox.

That canister with the small hose connected to it is a valve that allows warm air to be sucked into the intake during warmup. Once the warmup temperature is reached the idle drops and the flap closes to allow fresh air in to operate the engine.

The longer accordian hose attaches to the opposite side of the canister and goes down to the exhaust manifold where it allows warm air to flow up into the engine.

If you live in a warm climate you likely don't need that tubing at all...if you live in cold climate it helps the warmup cycle...

EDIT: Sorry, forgot the link to the connector pdf...look under the Wiring section...the top item is the Ford Connector listing...that shows you every type of connector Ford used...at least as far as I know...

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Mark_88 said:

OK...and, again, I forgot to post the link...

http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/index-exterior_electronics_and_lighting.shtml

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Mark_88 said:

OK...and, again, I forgot to post the link...

http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/index-exterior_electronics_and_lighting.shtml

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