Can you put a 2wd engine in a 4wd?

[JB@SC]

Hello again. I was the one asking help with a harness for a 97 4.0L SOHC AWD with a missing engine. I bought this 97 without a engine (alas no harness) and bought a 98 4.0L SOHC engine from a 2wd and installed it. Had problems of not starting and thought the 98 engine harness was the problem. I was told by a salvage yard that a 2wd engine will not work in a 4wd or AWD body. Is this true? Help anyone.

 

[95Blitz]

the enigne doesn't know what it's in and it doesn't care. your problem will be wiring.

 

[JB@SC]

Are there any sensors missing in the 98 2wd engine, or is it just the wiring harness that needs to match the 97 body?

 

[Mbrooks420]

What's the motor not doing? Is it getting fuel? Spark? I'd retitle my thread to state that you are putting a 98 motor in a 97 truck. My guess is that is your problem.