Ford 2.3 Liter Engine w/Willys Adapter kit Merrimack, NH **SOLD**

9 Comments

1. Michael SnookFebruary 1, 2016 at 5:30 AM

   Hey, I'm interested in this pinto adapter. Is this for real?
2. scramboleerFebruary 1, 2016 at 5:42 AM

   Would this adapter work on the 2.3L from the Ranger? That seems like a sweet swap.
3. JeffFebruary 12, 2016 at 1:15 AM

   Trying to reach you for Craigslist post but no reply info is available. Thanks
4. David EilersFebruary 12, 2016 at 6:30 AM

   Jeff, At the bottom of the Craigslist ad there is a "send note" box at the bottom. Did you try that? - Dave
5. JeffFebruary 12, 2016 at 12:54 PM

   I did. Thanks. Yeah, when you click on it the Craigslist admin sends him a note. Maybe he'll see it sometime. Thanks
6. George TurnerJune 8, 2016 at 1:25 PM

   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.
7. David EilersJune 8, 2016 at 5:37 PM

   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.
8. Don GreeneJanuary 5, 2018 at 9:15 PM

   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.
9. David EilersJanuary 6, 2018 at 3:04 AM

   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.