Engine Spacer Plate

[85_Ranger4x4]

Pulled an M5OD today for my Ranger. It hit me on the way home all I have is automatic engine spacer plates (that go between the engine and the trans) Is the 4.2 one the same thickness as a 5.0 one? (AKA do I need to go back and get the plate from the donor truck?)

 

[Shran]

They are all pretty dang close to the same thickness as far as I've seen.

You taking the C5 out and going manual?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

You taking the C5 out and going manual?

Eventually.

Cruising at 2700rpm gets kind of old when you live in country. Sounds good and you never have a downshift on a hill but it moves a lot of fuel.

Looking on Summit the manual ones are .060" and the automatic ones are .080"

Not sure how big of a difference it makes but I don't want to try to use an automatic one and have the thrill of pulling the t-case and tranny again because the starter doesn't work engage correctly.