Recent content by seajack

2.3 starter First of all- that solenoid is most likely shot. Contacts are welded together from the excessive cranking. Even though you just replaced it, it's still no good. Replace it. Until you figure out what the hard starting problem is you probably will have the same solenoid problems. My...

Bob- thanks for the reply. I'll pull the engine and tranny together and see what the differences are and see if I can figure out how to do it. Thanks again. Seajack Concrete, Wa.

I have a 1983 2.3L Ranger. 68K miles. stock tires. What's involved in swapping my 4 speed manual to a 5 speed? Have any of you guys done this swap, and is it even feasable? Seajack NW Wa.