Ford 2.3L engine Notes

2.3L I4 SOHC 8V FI Engine

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Cylinder Head
Part	Years Covered	Part Number
Head Bolts	83-01	ES72137 (FP)
Exhaust Valve (1.500” head, .3414” stem dia, 4.792” OAL)	83-94	V3943
Exhaust Valve (1.500” head, .2740” stem dia, 4.8070” OAL)	95-01	V4553
Intake Valve (1.735” head, .3419” stem dia, 4.787” OAL)	83-94	V2170
Intake Valve (1.735” head, .2750” stem dia, 4.787” OAL)	95-01	V4488
Valve Guide (.3440 ID, 2.1880” OAL-spiral reamed & flg)	83-94	VG1372
Valve Guide (Threaded, .2765” ID, 1.9300” OAL)	95-97	VG1389T
Valve Spring (1.9800” free height w/ damper)	83-94	VS1459
Valve Spring (2.0197” free height)	95-01	VS1647
Valve Keeper/Lock	83-94	VK205
Valve Keeper/Lock (Hard)	83-94	VK205R
Valve Keeper/Lock	95-01	VK287
Valve Spring Insert [(shims) (A=.060” B=.030” C=.015”)	83-94	259-102A or B or C
Engine
Part	Years Covered	Part Number
Connecting Rods (Forging #D42E-AA)	1974 - 1997	R25BJ (FM)
Pistons - 2.3L (2-2.00mm/1-4.76mm rings, Comp Dist:1.578”. Pin Dia: .9122” 8.7:1 Comp Ratio, Flat Head- w/2 Valve Reliefs)	1977 - 1991	H435P
Pistons - 2.3L (2-1.5mm/1-4.00mm rings, Comp Dist: 1.575”, Pin Dia: .9122” Flat Head- w/2 Valve Reliefs)	1983 - 1994	H537P
Pistons - 2.3L (2-1.5mm/1-4.00mm rings, Comp Dist: 1.578”, Pin Dia: .9122” 8.7:1 Comp Ratio, Flat Head- w/2 Valve Reliefs)	1982 - 1989	495P
Pistons - 2.3? (2-1.5mm/1-3.00mm rings, Comp Dist: 1.335”, Pin Dia: .9122” Flat Head- w/2 Valve Reliefs)	1995 - 1997	H676P
Oil Pump (4/8/85 and older) (Not For Use w/ Cast Aluminum Oil Pan)	1980 - 1985	224-41160
Oil Pump High Volume (Not For Use w/ Cast Aluminum Oil Pan)	1980 - 1995	224-41160V
Oil Pump (4/9/85 and newer)	1986 - 1994	224-41127
Oil Pump Shaft	1980 - 1994	224-61160
Oil pump screen	1977 - 1985	224-12160
Oil pump screen	1986 - 1994	224-13160