Bell Housing

[RANGERICK]

89 B2 MT 2.9L. Need a bell housing.

 

[RANGERICK]

89 2.9L MT. Need a bell housing.

 

[Curious Hound]

It might be wise to say which transmission it is.

The M5OD does not have a removable bellhousing. Someone may have the transmission you need, without realizing that what they have will fit your engine. If I read the tech article properly, you either have an FM132 (2wd) or FM146(4x4)

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Also, if I was you and needed a bellhousing, since you most likely have a FM-146, I would take a look around and see if you can find a M5OD out of a 4.0 Ranger, it’s a stronger transmission and a common upgrade. When the FM-146 in my Choptop goes (or I get around to tracking down a M5OD), it’s getting upgraded. Your transfer case will bolt up if it’s 4x4 but the transfer case shifter I think is different if you have a manual case. If you have a 2wd or an electric transfer case, then that doesn’t matter.

 

[franklin2]

I think you have a Mitsubishi transmission because that is the only one where the bellhousing unbolts? Here are some places in Ca that say they have one.

1989 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Bronco II		A​	7F0005	$75​	Sierra Auto Recycling, Inc. USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 800-346-8733/760-446-5559 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1988 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	6-179 (2.9L), MT-88 RANGER BELLHOUSING	X​	42405	$75​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1992 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	(4.0L), M.T- 92 RANGER 4.0 MAN BELL HOU	X​	29679	$75​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1992 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	(4.0L), M.T- 92 RANGER 4.0 BELL HOUSING	X​	29683	$75​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1989 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	89 RANGER BELL HOUSING MT 6 CYL	A​	14202	$50​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote

 

[gearfather]

if it is by chance the M5R1 with non-removable bell, get ahold of me, i have some main case/bell housings for them....

 

[RANGERICK]

I think you have a Mitsubishi transmission because that is the only one where the bellhousing unbolts? Here are some places in Ca that say they have one.

1989 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Bronco II		A​	7F0005	$75​	Sierra Auto Recycling, Inc. USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 800-346-8733/760-446-5559 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1988 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	6-179 (2.9L), MT-88 RANGER BELLHOUSING	X​	42405	$75​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1992 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	(4.0L), M.T- 92 RANGER 4.0 MAN BELL HOU	X​	29679	$75​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1992 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	(4.0L), M.T- 92 RANGER 4.0 BELL HOUSING	X​	29683	$75​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote	2130​
1989 Transmission Bellhousing Only Ford Ranger	89 RANGER BELL HOUSING MT 6 CYL	A​	14202	$50​	Shamrock Auto Salvage USA-CA(Ridgecrest) Request_Quote 760-446-5865 Request_Insurance_Quote

Thanks for the lead franklin2. I found one at Shamrock for $50.

 

[RANGERICK]

if it is by chance the M5R1 with non-removable bell, get ahold of me, i have some main case/bell housings for them....

Thanks gearfather.

 

[snowman5000]

Thanks for the lead franklin2. I found one at Shamrock for $50.

Can you tell me what transmission you have? I have ?M146, the tag is botched on the first letter. I need a bell housing, is the the transmission that it can be removed? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

 

[RANGERICK]

Can you tell me what transmission you have? I have ?M146, the tag is botched on the first letter. I need a bell housing, is the the transmission that it can be removed? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

Snowman, If you have an 88 or later manual it is an FM146.

 

[snowman5000]

88 to when? I am having a hard time finding a bell housing. Most of the salvage places I can find, do not really get back to me.
Thanks,

 

[sgtsandman]

88 to when? I am having a hard time finding a bell housing. Most of the salvage places I can find, do not really get back to me.
Thanks,

1988 to 1992, if I'm reading the info here correctly: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/transmission-transfer-case-driveshaft/

 

[Shran]

88 to when? I am having a hard time finding a bell housing. Most of the salvage places I can find, do not really get back to me.
Thanks,

89 or maybe 90. And only 2.9 powered trucks. 2.3, 3.0, 4.0 all had Mazda transmissions.

You actually can go back as far as '86 but you will need a different slave cylinder and hose. '88 and '89 had a quick connect slave cylinder fitting... 86-87 had a hose that is held in with a hitch pin.

An M5OD Mazda transmission from a 90 up Ranger or Explorer with a 4.0 is also an option but you will need to have the transfer case shifter with that setup unless you have electronic 4wd.