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“2.3 Ford pinto engine & willys adaptor kit”
Hey, I’m interested in this pinto adapter. Is this for real?
Would this adapter work on the 2.3L from the Ranger? That seems like a sweet swap.
Trying to reach you for Craigslist post but no reply info is available. Thanks
Jeff,
At the bottom of the Craigslist ad there is a “send note” box at the bottom. Did you try that?
– Dave
I did. Thanks. Yeah, when you click on it the Craigslist admin sends him a note. Maybe he’ll see it sometime. Thanks
I bought this engine from Joe and still have it crated in my shop. Not sure if I am going to use it yet trying to find a running F head to keep CJ3B stock but I recently sold a 49 CJ2A with the same type of 2.3 set up in it w/warn OD. And yes the 2.3 from a Ranger will work according to the guys at Novak if you use one of their conversion kits. It doubles the horse power and is easy on fuel as a bonus plus lots of parts are available because the 2.3 is used almost exclusively in the outlaw class of sprint cars at most dirt tracks.
Thanks for the update George. My jeeping experience with the Ford 2.0 in Dad’s CJ-5 was nothing but positive. Unlike the Chev 350, the stock 2.0 he ran was dependable. Had I found a 2.3 at a reasonable price I would have put one in Biscuit.
which engine in the willis 1949 is the easiest conversion, 2.3 ranger,71 pinto 2.0 or a GM v6 ? what is the average cost of conversion parts.
Don,
That’s not an easy question to answer. I believe each one of those engines will require different motor mounts installed, modifications to the gas line, electrical components, and throttle linkages, an adapter to connect the engines with the transmission (depending on what tranny you use), and a different input shaft (if you use a T-90). Sometimes is also means changing the radiator and modifying the front cross member.
Some of the adapters can be bought off of craigslist or eBay, which might save money, or bought new from https://www.novak-adapt.com. The cost will also depend on your experience with modifications like this, as the less experience will likely mean a higher cost.