2.3L Diesel 4x4 Ranger - What do you think?

[srisitt]

I’m looking at an 87 2.3L Ranger with 4x4. Apparently, it had jumped timing and the previous owner removed the head to look for damage. The head is torqued back on but everything else needs to be put back. (See pics) this happened in 2003 and they told me it’s been sitting since then.. it also comes with a spare complete engine and 4x4 transmission and transfer case.

I haven’t gotten to cylinder heads before, so I’m unfamiliar with what all needs to go back. I was looking it over in a chilton manual and it seems like the most challenging part would be installing the rockers and adjusting the valve lash. The timing belt is off too so would that mean it would have to be timed again? Is there anything else that could be difficult to a novice in putting it back together? And with it sitting for over a decade, is there anything I can check for if I go to see it?

 

[sgtsandman]

There should be marks on the pulleys to set the timing. I would make sure the head bolts are new. Many are a one time use item and will fail if reused. Rockers and setting the valve lash looks more complicated than it is. If you are mechanically inclined, it would be a totally do able project.

 

[RonD]

Are you familiar with diesel engines?

It is a Mitsubishi 2.3l Turbo-diesel, its model number is 4D55

Last made in 1986 for 1987 Rangers, so parts are scarce, which is why they have two engines, lol

Yes, it needs to be timed

You may want to download this: http://www.lilevo.com/mirage/Manuals/4D55 Series Diesel Engine General Workshop Manual TWDE8605.pdf

Rangers also used the 2.3l Lima gasoline engines from 1983-1997, totally different mechanics of course.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

If you pass on it, I'm.interested!