I kind of doubt that it will work too, but I will photo the bell housing bolt pattern when I get home (later next week) and get the eng part number. If it will work it's your's for $200 +shipping, if you think that's fair. It's not rebuilt, it's factory new, but an obsolete '92. Maybe the Hollander Interchange book will help.
I kind of doubt that it will work too, but I will photo the bell housing bolt pattern when I get home (later next week) and get the eng part number. If it will work it's your's for $200 +shipping, if you think that's fair. It's not rebuilt, it's factory new, but an obsolete '92. Maybe the Hollander Interchange book will help.
Tremendous offer !! Wish I was looking for that engine , would have snapped it up .
Most of what you are worrying about are internal to the engine. Theoretically, any 4.6 of that year will mount into your truck, but minor changes may be in order. For instance, a 4.6 from a CV may not have the same themostat housing as the truck, which means you'll be swapping them out. The W and R reflect what plant they were made in, what's critical is the bolt pattern for the transmission.
If you're looking for a straight, no surprises drop in, I'd suggest you find a 4.6 in an F series and leave the Crown Vics and mustangs alone.
On a side note, if you think your only issue is a blown head gasket for a little over $200 you can get the gasket set, head bolts and money left over for parts cleaning and for a backyard mechanic, it'll probably take you less time than it will to swap out the engine which will definitely run you more money. Before diving into an engine swap, you should at least look into whether the engine is reasonably salvageable.
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Most of what you are worrying about are internal to the engine. Theoretically, any 4.6 of that year will mount into your truck, but minor changes may be in order. For instance, a 4.6 from a CV may not have the same themostat housing as the truck, which means you'll be swapping them out. The W and R reflect what plant they were made in, what's critical is the bolt pattern for the transmission.
If you're looking for a straight, no surprises drop in, I'd suggest you find a 4.6 in an F series and leave the Crown Vics and mustangs alone.
On a side note, if you think your only issue is a blown head gasket for a little over $200 you can get the gasket set, head bolts and money left over for parts cleaning and for a backyard mechanic, it'll probably take you less time than it will to swap out the engine which will definitely run you more money. Before diving into an engine swap, you should at least look into whether the engine is reasonably salvageable.
This is how the engine looks as I got it. The mechanic that tore into this was some sort of Amish and didn't know what he was tearing into. He roar the valve covers and timing cover radiator etc... out. I feel a donor motor will be quicker than trying to put this back together with all bolts and hardware tossed into coffee can and to eventually possibly tear it back out. I found a 4.6 with 125,000 miles for $500 but I have 6 hours of driving to go get it 3 there and 3 back. I need to understand is the 8 bolt just a matter of changing the flywheel to use 6 bolt? The expedition motor is described as a "W" does that mean it is a match?
After seeing what you got, I'd say go with the Expedition motor. Keep the old one long enough to mix and match what parts you need, flywheels may need to be changed, but for the most part, the Expedition and the F series should share enough design so that a swap shouldn't be that nasty.
I'm finding very little info on this engine swap. I have a Romeo motor out of a Expedition for $450. I am reluctant to buy because I have a 6 or 8 bolt Windsor motor. Can anyone please help me find whether or not the change to a Romeo will work and what needs changing? I have found through salvage yards a match but the cost for a 150,000 mile engine is $1600!! Ouch! Can anyone find a better price?
Can you send a photo of the bellhousing bolt pattern? I don't know how much shipping from SoCal to Wisconsin would be, but if it fits, we can determine if my $200, zero miles, factory new 4.6 is worthwhile. The junkyard prices you're getting for high- mileage engines seem high, and who knows what you're getting?
It's not out of the truck yet and it would seem a 4.6 built in 1992 would have several changes in computer wiring harness etc... The 4.6 didn't arrive in F150's til 1997 and everyone I have talked to says it is very specific with computer. Not sure I would spend $200 on the motor plus another 2-$300 to ship it and not be 100% positive it would work. I will get some pictures when it gets yanked this week. Post some pics of yours as well.
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