89 Ranger 2.9 tranny problems

[RangerSam]

I need a new transmission for my 2.9 XLT 89 ranger. I was wondering if anyone new what other transmission would fit.

 

[PaleBlue90]

you could bolt up a 4.0 tranny and do the 4.0 clutch upgread

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/May06/40_clutch_swap.htm

 

[CJREX]

You REALLY want to get the M5OD since you're replacing the trans anyway. You can find the M5OD in all manual trans Explorers and Navajos, 4.0 Ranger and B4000 Mazda pickups.

The most common one you'll find will be the 4.0 version which has the gears a bit more closely spaced than the 2.9 version.

Since you have an '89 (like mine ) it'll be easy to swap the 4.0 in when the 2.9 pukes. With the M5OD you'll be ready.

Check around and don't forget car-part.com.

I got my 4x4 M5OD for $300 delivered.

 

[adsm08]

Hey, since we are already on the topic, does anyone know if the M5 will fit my 87? I'm mostly concerned about the location of the shifter hole. I know the trans lengths are different and i just want to make sure I'll still be able to shift through all 5 gears.

 

[CJREX]

When you get the trans, also get the shifter plate.

The hole in the floor is HUGE so ford uses a different plate for the different transmissions.

If you can't find one for the M5OD, get one from an automatic Ranger or Explorer and cut the hole where you need it. This is what I did.

 

[cocoasranger]

And get the clutch upgrade as PaleBlue90 mentioned which also includes a much better starter as a bonus.

 

[AllanD]

On an '87 you will have to EXTEND the floor at the FRONT of the factory opening that's under the plate.

Use an '88-up plate as a template the REAR edge and sides of the plate are
the same on the later plate and the ammount of material you have to remove
is smaller than a standard buisness envelope.

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[RangerSam]

I forgot to mention that my 2.9 is an automatic. So although that's a good idea, but I'm trying to find the same tranny just to drop in. (Although I do have a 5.0 mustang engine and tranny ready to go when the 2.9 cracks it's heads and I get a new daily driver. )

 

[adsm08]

Thanks for the input on my swap guys.