2.3 Tranny swap.

[v8steel]

Here goes... I've searched for this and can't find a clear answer.

I can buy a 1992 ranger with a 2.3 and 5-speed, but there's a problem with the 5-speed.

No matter where you move the shifter, it's stuck in some forward gear. I don't know which gear. I can press the clutch and start the truck, so the clutch seem to be dis-engaging like it should.

If I decide to take a chance and buy this truck, any ideas where I should start looking for the tranny problem? and...

What other engines shared the bell housing bolt pattern of the 2.3 should I decide to look for a replacement trans?

There's also an 86 Ranger with the 2.9 and 5-speed. Do they share the same bell housing pattern?

Any help appreciated. Thanks!

 

[BogusSVO]

no the 2.0/2.3/2.5 lima engines have there own bell pattern

I do not know if the bell umbolts from the gear box of the 2.9 and will take the 2.3 bell

 

[dorman68]

Assuming that your truck is 2wd, the following transmissions will fit according to my salvage interchange.



MAZDA B-2300 1994-97 M.T.; 4x2
RANGER 1988-89 M.T.; 4x2, 4 cyl
RANGER 1990-97 M.T.; 4x2, 4-140 (2.3L)