96 ranger 302 swap

[geninject]

I need any and all help with my ranger V8 conversion.I have a 96 ford ranger im trying to put a 97 Explorer
302 in it.Im running into clearace issues putting the engine in.I bought different motor mounts for a mustang cov.
I also have the double sump oil pan off a mustang.Im using the mountaineer tranny with transfer case.
I origanally wanted to use the transfer case that I took off but it uses 5 bolts to bolt to the tranny.
so I had to use the mountaineer transfer case that is four wheel drive all the time .Im still not having sucsess
matching the engine with the motor mounts I bought.Any feedback is appreciated

 

[Tbars4]

...There are a couple guys who might be able to help...If you contact them...

...First is Rwenzing who has an '03 Ranger with a 5.0 and knows a lot about modifying a Ranger..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167165

...The other is member RiverRat who is not on here very often but, he has a 96 Ranger with 5.0...This is the only thread I could find from him on his 5.0..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126116

 

[geninject]

thanks

hopefully i wil;l be able to contact riverrat if i see him on

 

[Tbars4]

...You can click on his name nd send him a pm..

 

[RiverRat]

geninject,

I got your message.

I used the L&L mounts, AA transfer case adapter and mustang double sump pan. My truck also has a body lift which helped out greatly with engine and 4R70W clearance. I only have about 1/2 inch between the oil pan and crossmember.

What are your problems?