1991 mazda m50d tranny swap question?

[91blueoval]

So I have a 1991 4x4 ranger with the 4.0L. I have the mazda m5od manual tranny, but it's taken a dump so I now have possesion of a 1991 mazda m5od from a 2wd ranger with a 3.0L. I shall be able to swap in directly this tranny, as long as I put my extension housing from my 4x4 tranny in place of the 2wd extension housing correct? Thanks to who submits an answer.

 

[4x4junkie]

Nope, no workie. The integral bellhousing is completely different for a 3.0L.

 

[2ranger87]

And..... 2wd to 4x4 requires more than just switching tail housings.

 

[LittleHorse]

also requires changing the mainshaft.

you could put together a single working transmission with the parts you have by taking the internals from the good transmission and stuffing them in the case of the 4.0/4x4 transmission, and using the mainshaft from the 4x4 transmission.

 

[91blueoval]

Thanks much for the help