Ford engine

[Stevensonjr]

I acquired this 7 replica in a 2 car deal, I’m not familiar with the engine other than it’s a OHC 4 cylinder Ford. It is hooked up to a 4 speed trans, also Ford. 
i don’t know how to reference this engine, name, model number, casting reference. Any help to ID this engine would be appreciated. Thanks, Bill

[IamScotticus]

"Pinto" Engine is common name.

https://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-fitment-type/parts-by-engine-ford/ford-sohc-pinto.html

 

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/document.asp?DocID=TECH00149

 

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/advcat.asp?CategoryID=ENGINE

 

https://racerwalsh.com/

 

Edited July 2, 2023 by IamScotticus

[IamScotticus]

Books

Ford Sohc pinto & sierra cosworth dohc engines high - performance manual https://a.co/d/6ZL79SY

 

How to Power Tune Ford Sohc: 4-Cylinder 'Pinto' & Cosworth Dohc Engines for Road & Track (Speedpro) https://a.co/d/3bW2SKT

 

[Stevensonjr]

Thanks, I didn’t know where to start. Does the Pinto engine have a decent reputation or following?     Bill
 

 

 

 

 

 

[MV8]

Huge following and used in many types of racing, just like the zetec, duratec, crossflow, etc. The engine you have looks like a standard, early 80s 2.3l engine that was likely included with the kit. The carb, air injection exhaust manifold, and vee belt crank pulley, and vacuum advance small cap distributor narrow it down. This engine family is called the "Lima" in 2.0l, 2.3l, and 2.5l versions with many differences. They are all good, simple, low maintenance engines with a lot of potential.

[IamScotticus]

Was I incorrect?

This is Lima?

[MV8]

"Limas" and "pintos" came in domestic pintos so no.

Imho, the water pump body and hub give it away. Our pinto initially had the euro-designation "pinto" but was phased out for the 2.3l Lima produced engine. The lima also came as small as a 2.0l (due to a reduction in bore) where the biggest "pinto" was a 2.0l.

[IamScotticus]

Therefore Limas are USA units made in Lima.

Are they Imperial?

[MV8]

They are metric like the "pinto" engine. I believe it was designed to eliminate having to ship all the engines from europe and be more versatile with more displacement for our heavier vehicles.

 

The lima has come with the following 5 speed overdrive transmissions: T5, T9, M50D-R1 and Toyo Koygo.

Edited July 3, 2023 by MV8

[7Westfield]

I think the 2300s have the oil filter behind the motor mount, whereas the 2000s have it in front

[dallasdude]

Good list of suppliers but you could add Esslinger Engineering.  They do Pintos mostly for midgets and sand rails, but with their cylinder heads and parts.....the lowly Pinto can make big power.  Since its the engine used in Sport 2000s, Quicksilver does rebuilds also.

[oilteq]

On 7/3/2023 at 1:34 PM, MV8 said:

"Limas" and "pintos"

I did not know beans about these engines.

[inchoate]

probably some good info on the british 7 club site.  there's also a youtube guy who talks a lot about tuning them.