99 3.0 to 302 swap

[jaysonjones778]

Hello im jayson so ive gone another route with 302 swapping my 99 3.0 ranger
I found a m50dr2 trans out of a 03 f150 the only questions I have are...
What starter will I need ?
What flywheel will i need?
What clutch will I need ?
What separator will I need for the trans?
And last What engine mounting plates or engine mounts will I need?
Thank you all in advance!!!

 

[franklin2]

For a 302 engine swapped with an M5R2 5-speed manual transmission, you should use a late-1980s to mid-1990s Ford F-150 starter (5.0L, manual transmission). This guarantees the correct indexing hole size, proper gear throw/engagement depth, and alignment with the standard truck flywheel. [1, 2, 3]

Why This Starter Works

• Matching Components: The M5R2 has an integrated bellhousing designed for Ford trucks. Using a truck starter ensures the pinion gear perfectly meshes with the 164-tooth manual flywheel used in this setup.
• PMGR Upgrade: When sourcing your part, look for a Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction (PMGR) mini starter. They were standard on many mid-90s 5.0L trucks, are lighter, offer more torque, and provide excellent clearance for aftermarket exhaust
• Donor Vehicle Example: A starter from a 1994 Ford F-150 (5.0L, manual) is a direct, reliable fit. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

What year is the 302 block (this affects the flywheel balance: 28oz vs. 50oz)?

 

[jaysonjones778]

The 302 is coming out of a 98 mountaineer

 

[jaysonjones778]

If i use a late 80s to mid 90s f150 starter will i need the seperater plate?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

If i use a late 80s to mid 90s f150 starter will i need the seperater plate?

Yes.

You need the seperator plate, starter, flywheel and clutch for a 90's F-150 with a 5.0.

You can make an automatic seperator plate work but it is a PITA.

Thread 'SBF Engine Seperator Plates'

Mar 13, 2020

The whole thing came about when I tried to reuse the 4.2 seperator plate I got with my M5ODR2 with a '96 302 starter. The starter hole was just barely too small. The plate from my C5 was identical but didn't have a neat little foam seal around the crank. Faced with the rather terrifying prospect of either pulling the t-case/trans or engine or returning a defective starter to Rockauto I did some research and discovered the dark world of differing Ford starter depths and the different sized holes Ford put in the seperator plates to try to keep people from mixing and matching them.

I...

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