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2.3L ('83-'97) Tranny ID


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Location
EDEN, N. CAROLINA
Vehicle Year
1990
Make / Model
FORD RANGER XLT
Transmission
Manual
'90 Ranger 2.3l, 5-speed manual, question is WHICH tranny do I have, Mazda or Mitsubishi? I checked the bell housing for the tag but the tag is gone (more than likely not original trans.). There are no markings stating which brand it is. There is a sticker on the driver side with the number FO7AHA931242 but I've had no luck online. Tried a couple dealers but their parts books don't go back that far. I'm trying to determine the brand so I'll know which trans. fluid to put in it, plus I'd like to know just what I have. Any ideas or suggestions of how to find out greatly appreciated. The VIN tells me it's a 5 speed but not the brand.
 


Dirtman

Former Middleweight Moss Fighting Champion
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41N 75W
Vehicle Year
2009
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
It's up there.
Total Drop
It's down there.
Tire Size
Round.
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I poop in the furnace.
1988+ 4 cylinder trucks had mazda m5od transmissions.

The m5od does not have a removable bell housing so that's the easiest way to identify it, all the Mitsubishi FM transmissions have removable bell housings.

More info here.

 

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