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M5ODR2 clutch hydraulics


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What is the best way to get the clutch hydraulics to work in an '85?

I think I remember reading the connector was different between the newer F-150 slave and the older Ranger master... but I don't remember which line and master work.

I didn't think to look when I pulled the trans back in March but is there supposed to be a reservoir in the system too?

Truck was an automatic from the factory so I have nothing to work with. I have the pedals from I think an '84 though.
 
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You’ll need a clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder for a 89-92 ranger. 7/8 bore. The ranger and f150 trans use the same style slave cylinders. And the ranger one will bolt right on no issues.
 
I ran a m5r2 in my 90 ranger for a few years before switching to a t5. If you need some pointers feel free to drop me a pm.
 
blackwidow67 said:
You’ll need a clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder for a 89-92 ranger. 7/8 bore. The ranger and f150 trans use the same style slave cylinders. And the ranger one will bolt right on no issues.
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That is just what I needed to know.

I think aside from the clutch the only other potential snags are the tranny crossmember and getting the FX4LVII shifters to work... which I don't think will be that hard.
 
Redrill the trans crossmember to accept the bigger m5r2 bolts. It should fit in the same place depending on the engine mounts you used
 
blackwidow67 said:
Redrill the trans crossmember to accept the bigger m5r2 bolts. It should fit in the same place depending on the engine mounts you used
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There in-lies the snag.

For the C5 I had to slide the crossmember ahead to the farthest forward set of holes. Frame rails are not exactly parallel there I had to take about a shy inch off the one side and drill a new hole in the crossmember.



M5OD is about the same length as the old A4LD so I need to make my crossmember grow about an inch to get it about back where it was. Nothing really hard, I just have to find out where the chips land yet.
 
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