I found a M50D-R1 Manual Trans

[belovedb2]

I finally found a M50D-R1 manual trans for my 4.0L swap. Located in a salvage yard in Detroit. It came out of an 94 Explorer. Now my next step is what overhalling should I do with the trans. I suspect that some of the past threads has this information. However this note is easier. What is the list of items to address on the trans before I install it?

 

[necessaryevil]

tear it down first,see what it needs you might find a gear or two is all chewed up or it might just need a set of syncros. but bearings,seals, and syncros should be replaced while you have it apart.

 

[retep88]

replace the shifter plugs while you have easy access. The plugs are known to leak and there is an article in the tech library about it.