Quick Question, how do I tell which 4.0L engine is in the car?

[diafer]

Sorry for the dumb question, but I did a quick search and couldnt find anything. My friend is selling her explorer and I dont know how to tell which engine it is.

Thanks, sorry again for the dumb question.

 

[section525]

SoHC will say "SOHC" on the intake cover.

OHV will say "4.0L"

If I recall correctly.

 

[ncc]

And if the intake cover is missing or is not stamped for some strange reason, you can look at the VIN. The 8th digit will be either a "E" or an "X". The "E" is the SOHC and the "X" is the OHV.

 

[ozzyfan319]

the OHV also says EFI on the little cover behind the throttle body

 

[dogfriend]

Thread with pics

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161270&highlight=ohv

 

[recondude]

Just curious, does that OHV engine in the linked thread have the intake manifold painted? or is it a plastic manifold from a 2nd generation (I know what forum i'm in)? My 93 just has an aluminum manifold. I didn't realize they had changed the material.
I apologize for the random question.
Thanks

 

[dogfriend]

Just curious, does that OHV engine in the linked thread have the intake manifold painted? or is it a plastic manifold from a 2nd generation (I know what forum i'm in)? My 93 just has an aluminum manifold. I didn't realize they had changed the material.
I apologize for the random question.
Thanks

Its plastic. The upper manifold is plastic on the 2nd Gen OHV (at least it is on my 97)