Converting a 2wheel m50d to 4wheel

[8599mazanger]

Ok so I am putting a 302 with the 5 speed from an 01 f150 4.2 two wheel drive into my 85 4x4. I have in my garage the 4x4 5 speed from a 99 b3000 with the t case. Anyone know if the tailhousing from the 3.0 will fit ? I was mainly wondering about the output shaft. I would really like to have 4wheel drive if i can. If i cant then i'll serve up some two wheel burnouts.

 

[Captain Ledd]

You might be a bit disappointed with that whole setup.

For starters, I've never heard of the 4.2L V6 Ford used having a 302 bolt pattern. Or is there a conversion bellhousing?

2nd, there are 2 (two) M5OD's. The M5OD-R1 the Rangers use, and the M5OD-R2 the fullsize F-series got. Neither are compatible with each other in any way. They are related in name only.

 

[stegomon]

the ford 4.2 started life out as the ford 3.8 witch is based off of a ford small block. it would be fords version of the gm 4.3


also the f-150 t-case is a good start....but all you need is the top plate that she shifter is on for your conversion.........try to find a 4 wheel drive out of an older f-150

 

[8599mazanger]

Trans conversion

hey captain. It does bolt up as i have it on there and everything is mounted already. Stegomon. I was wanting to use the t case from the 99 mazda which i think is plenty strong. I wont be doing much hardcore since i live on an island. Mostly playing in mud or driving on sand. And free with some labor is my kinda wrenching.

 

[stegomon]

woops...t-case meant trans.....haha sorry....i used a t-case from a 78 bronco behind my m5od f150 trans