1987 Ranger Clutch Slave Replacement Brands

[Gunfighter97]

I don't claim to be smart, but I've searched with the extent of my vocabulary to no avail. . . Wondering what brand of replacement slave is recomended these days.

Truck is an 87 Ranger 4x4, with a 2.9l and FM145. Clutch on the existing (bad) engine works but was nearly worn out. If my existing slave is not leaking is it worth re-using?

Bearing may need replaced. Truck is ultimately getting a new built 2.9l with a new clutch assembly; going to a junk yard engine in the mean time to get it back on the road.

Worth note, I think that the rear main seal and/or input shaft seal is/are leaking. Don't believe the slave is but the fluid is gad knows how old.

 

[SenorNoob]

I've heard that LUK was the Ford supplier. If true and the original lasted 30 years...

 

[stephenjeep]

I've heard that LUK was the Ford supplier. If true and the original lasted 30 years...

I've had the clutch and slave replaced a bout 9 months ago, It was replaced with a kit from auto zone. I am now having to add to my clutch resivore every 3 days just about 2oz. Nothing driping on ground or master. Im assuming it's leaking at the slave inside trans. Its doing the same thing as when i had it replaced. So the LUK is a good brand or do you have another recomendation? Thanks, 93 4.0 4x4 5 speed.

 

[RobbieD]

LUK is a good brand.

 

[SenorNoob]

LUK has never let me down. Tho I must admit I haven't bought but a few things...

 

[stephenjeep]

Thanks guys! I'll be getting on from Rock auto since the parts store is unknown.

 

[Gunfighter97]

I might be missing something, but I cant seem to find the accompanying hydraulic hose anywhere. Anyone know what ford called it? Or a part number?

 

[stephenjeep]

I might be missing something, but I cant seem to find the accompanying hydraulic hose anywhere. Anyone know what ford called it? Or a part number?

I dont see the hose listed separate on Rock auto. It shows a Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder Assembly that has the hose.

 

[stephenjeep]

I might be missing something, but I cant seem to find the accompanying hydraulic hose anywhere. Anyone know what ford called it? Or a part number?

Looking again at Rock auto I was searching my 93 4.0 5 speed. Its doesnt show the hose in the 87 2.9 kit like the 93.

 

[Gunfighter97]

I havent looked in there yet. I just ASS-U-MEd there would be one in there based on the construction style. Maybe I'm wrong and there is no hose?

 

[SenorNoob]

I'm pretty sure the hose just needs to match the slave cylinder. I know I changed the hose on mine to use the later slave cylinder when I dad the transmission swap. I'm still using the 88 master. Be aware they are different sizes tho. I just happened to end up with a combination that works.