• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Hurst Shifter Problems


Gary101386

New Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2011
Messages
319
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Oswego IL
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9
Transmission
Manual
Hello,

My truck is in the shop getting some work done, including a new clutch. I figuried while they have the trans down its a perfect time to install a hurst shifter. I called summit and ordered the shifter over the phone. Shifter arrived and looks awesome.

shop says it wont work, that its a 3 bolt and my transmission is a 4 bolt.

Any ideas? My truck is a 89 Ranger STX 2.9L V6 4x4

Here is the top of my transmission
IMG_0744.jpg
 


Mazda

Mazda

Member
Joined
Aug 8, 2007
Messages
524
Reaction score
11
Points
18
Age
53
Location
Temecula, CA
Vehicle Year
94
Make / Model
Mazda
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Engine Size
2.3
Transmission
Manual

Gary101386

New Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2011
Messages
319
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Oswego IL
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9
Transmission
Manual
Looking at install write ups and videos transmissions have 3 hole. Mine obviously has 4 hole. Looking at the sheer size of the bolts on the hurst shifter the 4 bolts are much smaller.

Talking to hurst, apparently there were 3 transmissions used?
 
adsm08

adsm08

Senior Master Grease Monkey
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
Ford Technician
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Sep 20, 2009
Messages
34,623
Reaction score
3,613
Points
113
Location
Dillsburg PA
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
31X10.50X15
The 4x4 trans used from 88 to 92 with the 2.9L was the FM146. The Hurst shifter that is listed for the 88+ Rangers fits the M5OD only. IIRC the part description does specify that.

The differences will go deeper than just the bolt count, there is no adapting that shifter to make it work. Sorry.
 

Gary101386

New Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2011
Messages
319
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Oswego IL
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9
Transmission
Manual
Damn...

Hurst told me 3 were used in my year. The m50d, Ax-15 and the venture 1500/3500. Are any shifters made for my transmission? I mainly want to be able to change shift knobs. Mine is a splined press fit.
 
SenorNoob

SenorNoob

Well-Known Member
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Oct 24, 2012
Messages
2,407
Reaction score
569
Points
113
Location
Middle Tennessee
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
1.5" Front + 4" Rear
Tire Size
245-70-R16
If that's all you wanted to do, just pull (or break) the old knob off the shaft and mount whatever parts store shiny thing you want...

I had one the was put on with a piece of fuel hose as a spacer to make the shaft large enough for the knob to fit tight. It was also somewhat effective at vibration dampening. Lol.
 
adsm08

adsm08

Senior Master Grease Monkey
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
Ford Technician
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Sep 20, 2009
Messages
34,623
Reaction score
3,613
Points
113
Location
Dillsburg PA
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
31X10.50X15
Or get a hair dryer and heat the knob up a bit. It will make the plastic knob expand and pop off.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Members online

Total: 889 (members: 5, guests: 884)

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Shran
April Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

Medicine and health
Hunters
20240409_190831.jpg
20240409_190818.jpg
20240409_180824.jpg
20240409_182648.jpg
20240409_181010.jpg
20240408_175026.jpg
99 Ranger
20200706_161414.jpg
20240207_155117.jpg
20240207_155111.jpg

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top