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Another option to look at is the old first gen Ford Ranger. There was two diesel engines in the early models.
1982-1985 a Mazda/Perkins 4.135 diesel was an option.
1985-1988? (I believe the diesel option was axed for the 1989 refresh) – Mitsubishi 4D55 diesel (this same diesel was used in the Dodge D50)
Of these two the 4D55 is the better option as they came with a turbo.Most of these diesel Rangers (or Mazda B-Series) with the diesel engine can be had cheap since they are a taboo engine. The MPG on these diesels is 35MPG+.
Perkins for instance makes a large portion of the diesels offered in your landscaping equipment. If you ever see a small inline 3 or 4 diesel with a CAT logo it’s actually just a re-badged Perkins.
If the Ranger diesel isn’t your thing get an older F-150 with the 300 Inline-6. They are one of the best engines ever produced by an American car/truck manufacturer. In 1987 Ford switched to EFI on the 300 Inline-6, so if you wanted to go the carburetor route anything pre-1987 is an option.
Another option to look at is the old first gen Ford Ranger. There was two diesel engines in the early models.
1982-1985 a Mazda/Perkins 4.135 diesel was an option.
1985-1988? (I believe the diesel option was axed for the 1989 refresh) – Mitsubishi 4D55 diesel (this same diesel was used in the Dodge D50)
Of these two the 4D55 is the better option as they came with a turbo.Most of these diesel Rangers (or Mazda B-Series) with the diesel engine can be had cheap since they are a taboo engine. The MPG on these diesels is 35MPG+.
Perkins for instance makes a large portion of the diesels offered in your landscaping equipment. If you ever see a small inline 3 or 4 diesel with a CAT logo it’s actually just a re-badged Perkins.
If the Ranger diesel isn’t your thing get an older F-150 with the 300 Inline-6. They are one of the best engines ever produced by an American car/truck manufacturer. In 1987 Ford switched to EFI on the 300 Inline-6, so if you wanted to go the carburetor route anything pre-1987 is an option.
I know this thread is kinda old, but no one responded yet.
Why not get a H22 and trans? The Transmission on the H has closer gearing than the F. Which would be a better choice for what your planning. The H22A has around 200hp and makes about 20 lb-ft of torque over the F22b1. I’d start with the better engine with more aftermarket support. The H22 was the stock engine in the 5th gen Japanese and European Accord SiR as well so it’s a natural choice as a swap will be much easier.
I know this thread is kinda old, but no one responded yet.
Why not get a H22 and trans? The Transmission on the H has closer gearing than the F. Which would be a better choice for what your planning. The H22A has around 200hp and makes about 20 lb-ft of torque over the F22b1. I’d start with the better engine with more aftermarket support. The H22 was the stock engine in the 5th gen Japanese and European Accord SiR as well so it’s a natural choice as a swap will be much easier.
Hello all.
I’m Brandon. Worked on my own vehicle in high school and was always fascinated by automobiles as a child. I decided to make the automotive industry my career choice. Once I graduated high school I went to Sinclair C.C. in Dayton, OH for Automotive Technology. There I studied all makes and models (with the economic uncertainty of the industry at that time, I didn’t want to tie myself down to one brand).
I got my first automotive job while in college at a Sears. It sucked and I quickly and luckily got hired on at a local Dayton area Ford dealer. I graduated college on the deans list and was given a Certification in Automotive Technology, an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology, and a Ford MLR Certification. I continued to work at Ford for two years before moving back home to Cincinnati, OH and working for the City of Cincinnati’s fleet garage. I did that for two years until I got a better opportunity with the City of Blue Ash, OH working on their fleet.
Fleet work is amazing, one day your on a fire truck, the next a chainsaw, then a tandem axle dump truck, only to be followed by an Escape Hybrid. Not to mention the benefits vs. a dealership are night and day. I’m always attending courses and seminars on the industry and want to get my ASE Masters (Ford didn’t care about ASE, never got them).
Hello all.
I’m Brandon. Worked on my own vehicle in high school and was always fascinated by automobiles as a child. I decided to make the automotive industry my career choice. Once I graduated high school I went to Sinclair C.C. in Dayton, OH for Automotive Technology. There I studied all makes and models (with the economic uncertainty of the industry at that time, I didn’t want to tie myself down to one brand).
I got my first automotive job while in college at a Sears. It sucked and I quickly and luckily got hired on at a local Dayton area Ford dealer. I graduated college on the deans list and was given a Certification in Automotive Technology, an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology, and a Ford MLR Certification. I continued to work at Ford for two years before moving back home to Cincinnati, OH and working for the City of Cincinnati’s fleet garage. I did that for two years until I got a better opportunity with the City of Blue Ash, OH working on their fleet.
Fleet work is amazing, one day your on a fire truck, the next a chainsaw, then a tandem axle dump truck, only to be followed by an Escape Hybrid. Not to mention the benefits vs. a dealership are night and day. I’m always attending courses and seminars on the industry and want to get my ASE Masters (Ford didn’t care about ASE, never got them).
2001 Ford Ranger Edge 4×4 4.0 V6 my first and only vehicle still. Owned since 2004 rolled 35k on the way home with it that day. As of this date it now has 137k.
2001 Ford Ranger Edge 4×4 4.0 V6 my first and only vehicle still. Owned since 2004 rolled 35k on the way home with it that day. As of this date it now has 137k.
I always prefill mine. I just hate the sound of a dry start. On diesels with the traditional screw on, bottom mount location oil filters, I believe prefilling the oil filter is a must. The HPOP’s on diesels are expensive and are lubed by the oil.