• 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.

M50D R1 Going to be getting busy with some swapping


Josh B

Well-Known Member
Supporting Member
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 15, 2019
Messages
4,005
Reaction score
1,986
Points
113
Location
Oklahoma
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Well, it's finally together, and just in time, we got 3 inches of rain last night and this morning, sure wouldn't care to be laying down out there today.
My head has more bumps on it now than it's had in a longgg time, crawling in and out from under that thing all day, and using a 4x4 chock block for a pillow, isn't much fun as it used to be
I drove it about 60 miles and need to recheck the TC bolts to see if that's loosened up a bit. I started a couple of other threads in this process due to a certain amount of urgency in hoping for some quick fixes.
The starter one almost resolved itself as i realized the bolt hole did go through, and the TC to transmission bolts seemed close enough to go with, hoping it doesn't cause a problem later.
I still don't know how much confidence to have in the rebuilt transmission, suppose only time will tell, but think getting the reserve ready soon as possible is fairly important.
I'm also thinking the engine will need done before too much longer, It's got 350K, and still not using much oil, but I have a hunch the timing chain could need attention, and the motor has to come out to fix that
 


bobbywalter

TRS Technical Staff
TRS Event Staff
V8 Engine Swap
TRS Technical Advisor
TRS Banner 2012-2015
TRS 20th Anniversary
Ugly Truck of Month
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Aug 9, 2007
Messages
23,470
Reaction score
4,668
Points
113
Location
woodhaven mi
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
FORD mostly
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
BIGGER
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
sawzall?
Tire Size
33-44
My credo
it is easier to fix and understand than "her"
what a journey. hopefully its smooth sailing from here.
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Members online

Today's birthdays

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.

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

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top