I have a II with a 2300 in it. How tough is it to rebuild one of these? If theres anyone that has a write up on rebuilding one or someone who could lend me some info, that would be Great! Thanks!
78 Mustang II 2300
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A 2.3 rebuild is easy. I did one with nothing more to go by than a list of bearing clearance specs & torque specs, some plastigage, and a torque wrench. First rebuild too, and it's been in my Thunderbird for about 3 years now and run pretty hard.
If you have any questions I can probably help you out.
If you have any questions I can probably help you out.
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I rebuilt the 2.3L in my 1976 hatch. A Chilton's, a torque wrench, and a set of Metric sockets will pretty much do the job if you are having a machinst do the crank and block. I did have to buy a 12 point socket to get the head bolts out. A half-inch set of sockets is preferrable as those head bolts can REALLY be in there tight.
I picked up a used Ranger roller cam and roller followers for my next rebuild, plus a Offy 4 bbl intake and 390 CFM Holley 4bbl carb. Might as well make some power while its out!
I picked up a used Ranger roller cam and roller followers for my next rebuild, plus a Offy 4 bbl intake and 390 CFM Holley 4bbl carb. Might as well make some power while its out!
Yeah I would recommend doing a little port work on the head while it's apart.
Even a less than ideal port job is better than nothing on the 2.3L head.
Even a less than ideal port job is better than nothing on the 2.3L head.
You can do a whole lot with that car. A buddy of mine locally is building a nasty (think 800hp/8-9 second) Pinto with the original stock block.
If you've got the skills/time/money, anything is possible.
If you've got the skills/time/money, anything is possible.
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