Transmission Confusion

[franklin2]

Here is the selection for a 1988 ranger transmissions. You must have an oddball, they don't list a M5R1 for that year.


AT, 4-140 (2.3L)
AT, 6-179 (2.9L), 4x2
AT, 6-179 (2.9L), 4x4
MT, 4x2, 4 cylinder
MT, 4x2, 6 cylinder, Mitsubishi manufactured
MT, 4x2, 6 cylinder, Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) manufactured
MT, 4x4, 4 cylinder
MT, 4x4, 6 cylinder, Mitsubishi manufactured (12 oil pan bolts)
MT, 4x4, 6 cylinder, Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) manufactured

But I picked a MT 4x2 Toyo Koygo and some listings did come up that had a 4.0 engine in them. They had to have the M5R1 correct? Here are some in California.

1996 Transmission Assembly Ford Ranger

IN Later>>96 RANGER MT, 4X2, 6-245 (4.0L)- NICE DRIVER CK ENG, TRANS -PKG OR,TRUCK AVAL

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L1470

$Call​

M & M Imports - Will Call Only - No Shipping USA-CA(Fontana) Request_Quote 909-428-1111 Request_Insurance_Quote

1994 Transmission Assembly Ford Ranger

TESTED - 90 DAY WARRANTY/EXCHANGE W/CORE (MT, 4X2, 4.0L)-142000

142,000​

A​

PRN010

$300​

Raymer Auto Parts USA-CA(Van-Nuys) Request_Quote 818-458-5662 Request_Insurance_Quote

1994 Transmission Assembly Ford Ranger

5SPD,4.0L

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A​

160704

$Call​

Lemoore Auto Wrecking USA-CA(Lemoore) Request_Quote 559-924-3447‎ Request_Insurance_Quote

1993 Transmission Assembly Ford Ranger

MT, 4x2, 6-245 (4.0L),4.0L,MANUAL TRANS,4X2-137K

137,924​

A​

2054

$500​

Salida Auto Wrecking USA-CA(Salida) Request_Quote 209-543-0776 Request_Insurance_Quote

1993 Transmission Assembly Ford Ranger

MT, 4x2, 6-245 (4.0L),good trans

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TM2186

$250​

Timo's Auto Wrecking, LLC USA-CA(Arroyo-Grande) Request_Quote 805-343-7747 Request_Insurance_Quote

 

[rusty ol ranger]

The TK was never used factory behind a 4.0.

The M5OD did start in 88 i believe.

The TK has a 3.96:1 1st gear and makes for some fun launching with the 2.9

 

[EvanCole45]

Thanks @franklin2. People have told me that its weird that I have an M5 in my 1988 before and I'm not positive it's the original trans but the owners from 1991-2019 say it is the original one so I'm guessing it is.

 

[Shran]

It's not weird, I have a Mazda trans in my 4 cylinder '88. Why some trucks got those and others did not, is beyond me... especially second gen trucks. Makes no sense to put a strong trans behind a 4 cylinder or in a 2wd and a weak one behind a V6 4x4.

 

[EvanCole45]

I just bought the transmission yesterday and I'm waiting for the clutch related parts to come in the mail. The trans came out of a wrecked Ranger and had 2000 miles on a rebuild that was done by the previous owner's trade school teacher. I pulled the tail shaft housing off to count the teeth on the speedo gear and take a look at what kind of shape it was in. From the little I could see it was in perfect condition.

What is the best way to seal the tail shaft housing?

 

[franklin2]

If you don't have a gasket, I would use RTV.

 

[RonD]

Should be 7 tooth Drive Gear

There is a gasket for tail shaft but there is no internal pressure so thin coat of RTV on both pieces should be enough to seal any defects in the metal surfaces, which is what a gasket is for

 

[EvanCole45]

Should be 7 tooth Drive Gear

Its a 6 tooth drive gear. I may have to swap gears with my old trans.

 

[RonD]

So its purple

6 tooth purple
7 tooth white
8 tooth green

 

[EvanCole45]

It’s a white gear. I must have counted wrong.