m50d-r1

Hey guys, I just had my manual rebuilt in my 94 XLT. Thing drives fine with no issue, and I haven't driven it very long since reinstallation. As I listened closely today, whenever I shifted in first and gave her gas, I heard a "clunk clunk" as I moved forward and felt it in the shifter too. No...

Hello all, I would like to start that I get a lot of information from this site but couldn't find any info on this topic. If there is a thread that I missed that you could link me to that would be greatly helpful. if not here is my question. I Have a 4.0L engine that I am planning to build as...

My friend recently changed the M50D-R2 clutch forks in his 1991 ford f150 by removing an access panel in the cabin. I am wondering if I can do the same on my M50D-R1 in my 1996 xlt 4x4. Also is there much difference in the floor pan between a 1996 2wd and 4x4 ranger extended cab.

How’s it going, this is my first post on this website. I have been using this site for years looking up information on all my Rangers. I’ve owned about 6 rangers, 5 of them have been square body’s. Anyways I’ll get to the point. So I pulled out my transmission on my 1991 4X4 4.0 ranger due to it...

I have a 1989 V6 2.9L 2wd ranger. It has a mazda m50-r1 transmission in it. I went to replace it with another m50d-r1 transmission I bought used, and discovered when I went to put it in that the housing for the starter is on the wrong side. In my truck the starter is on the driver's side and the...

Well, it finally happened, the shade tree mechanic in me did something improperly better than the engineers again :stirthepot: This time it's transmission related. Last Spring when I got the truck I found a lift & sent 'er up for a peek at what's underneath. Looking into the rubber access...

Hi i have a 1997 ford ranger 4.0l 5 speed (i do believe its the M50D-R1) 4x4. I was recently stuck in the snow so i turned on 4x4 and after i turned the lockouts on, i put the truck in reverse and the whole truck shook and acted like it tore something up. Now whenever i drive it makes a...

Hi all. I've got 1992 2wd M50D-R1 Pulled the output seal today. Had a hard time of it but got it free. In the process some errant strikes of a screw driver landed blows to the area past (ie inside of) the seal I was removing. It looks like a brass bushing or sleeve. I've put a few nicks in it...

Hello all. I've got a 1992 2wd 2.3 liter with the M50D-R1 transmission. I very recently started hearing a classic input bearing noise, which is to say I hear a whine increase with RPM in all gears except 4th. I decided to get down and check the fluid levels, found the entire transmission and...

Hi all, I'm helping a friend with his 1990 2wd Ranger with the 2.3L fuel injected engine. I checked the Transmission code on the door tag, its the M code, Mazda M50D-R1 from what I can tell on this site. The truck is in decent shape, only has 95K miles, but the transmission is fairly shot...

Found a m50d in a jyard for 180 bucks. It was in a 98 supercab 4x4 4.0 and I have a 91 4x4 4.0. What else am I gonna need beside the steering column, cluster, ecu, clutch pedals, flywheel, master/slave cylinder? Will any brain out of a 4x4 manual work because the brain I pulled is different...

Hey bros, Just got me a 93 ranger, 4.0, 2wd, 5 spd. 120k miles, FOR 1500 BUCKS! :yahoo: It runs fantastic, looks great, I am absolutely in love with it. I previously owned a 96 explorer 4.0 ohv which was my trusty daily. RIP (rolled 3 times off the side of the road) :owned: I'm new to the...

I found in the Manual Transmission tech page that I have a M50D-R1, and that all three rubber plugs need to be replaced. I'm planning on changing out the tranny fluid any way and want to go ahead and replace those plugs when I do it. I was able to find the Dorman cup plug P/N 555-108 but not the...

Hi, I am in need of a new clutch for my 89 ranger 2.3 with an m5r1 trans. however due to the lack of funds i am considering going to the junk yard and trying to find a donor vehicle with low miles. Ive read that all 88 and on 2.3s use the m5r1 trans and was wondering if the clutch components...