Yes but you will have to change the motor mounts smog and electronics such as the ECU and fuel fomputer and possiably fuel pump because the 2.9 is fuel injected and the pump wont supply the propper fuel preassure to feed he engine..
yes
on the backside of the engine by the firewall
There was a 2.9 L - V6 engine available in the Ford Ranger from 1986 to 1992
engine compartment on the passenger side
3.0 Nissan motor 3.0 Nissan motor
( .044 inch ) for the 2.9 liter V6 engine in a 1986 Ford Ranger
If black smoke is coming out of the exhaust of a 1986 Ford Ranger, it is likely burning oil. It's possible that a seal is leaking in the engine.
Bottom of the engine on the oil pan. It is there, so look for it.
Drivers side engine block above starter.
this could average between 500 1000 dollars depending on where you get it
fordparts.com shows that it uses the ( Motorcraft FL-1-A ) engine oil filter
top rear of the motor, next to the distributor