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2.9 => 4.0 donor transfer case question


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I am looking to put a 4.0l ohv in place of the blown 2.9l in my 1990 Ranger. I have found another 1990 Ranger on the cheap with a running 4.0l (and bad transmission.)

Both my Ranger and the possible donor are 4WD automatics, but mine has the electronic transfer case and the donor has a manually operated transfer case.

Is this still a good choice for an easy swap, or will the difference cause problems? Thanks in advance for any help!
 


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That other Ranger is a wonderful choice of donor for your truck. Just keep your working trans, use everything else from the other truck.
 
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Thanks ADSM. I will have to remember to give you more reputation once I have spread some around a little. Just to clarify, I would like to keep my electronic transfer case as well. Is that easily doable?

Is there an advantage to switching to the manual transfer case?
 
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uss_essess said:
Thanks ADSM. I will have to remember to give you more reputation once I have spread some around a little. Just to clarify, I would like to keep my electronic transfer case as well. Is that easily doable?

Is there an advantage to switching to the manual transfer case?
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You can use either T-case. The manual is preferred because it will never let you down. Just pull it into gear and go.
 
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