Jconn33
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Hello,
New here, but I've read the sticky, bookmarked several links and searched 15 or so pages on the transmissions thread tonight and have learned a lot. Great site,folks. Thank you.
Still, I'm not sure I have all the information I need. I have a 1988 Ranger, 2.9 L, 2WD, MS0D-R1 5-speed manual transmission with 150 K miles on it. It has a 2-bolt starter on the driver's side. I've replaced the clutch 4 years ago, and it needs replacing again, so I know how to do that. But also, the trans has been whining for a while in 1st, 2nd & 3rd gears and OD. In 4th gear, however, there's no whine. Should I get this trans repaired? If not, and I need to replace it, are there M5OD-R1 trans for other engine sizes in which the bell housings match my 2.9 L engine? I've read that the bell housing for a 4.0 L won't match my 2.9 L, but what about a trans from a 2.3 L or 3.0 L, would they fit? I'm having a hard time finding a used perfect match for a M5OD-R1, 2WD and a 2.9 L engine but I've seen some other sizes available. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Joe
New here, but I've read the sticky, bookmarked several links and searched 15 or so pages on the transmissions thread tonight and have learned a lot. Great site,folks. Thank you.
Still, I'm not sure I have all the information I need. I have a 1988 Ranger, 2.9 L, 2WD, MS0D-R1 5-speed manual transmission with 150 K miles on it. It has a 2-bolt starter on the driver's side. I've replaced the clutch 4 years ago, and it needs replacing again, so I know how to do that. But also, the trans has been whining for a while in 1st, 2nd & 3rd gears and OD. In 4th gear, however, there's no whine. Should I get this trans repaired? If not, and I need to replace it, are there M5OD-R1 trans for other engine sizes in which the bell housings match my 2.9 L engine? I've read that the bell housing for a 4.0 L won't match my 2.9 L, but what about a trans from a 2.3 L or 3.0 L, would they fit? I'm having a hard time finding a used perfect match for a M5OD-R1, 2WD and a 2.9 L engine but I've seen some other sizes available. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Joe