M50D Service

[Gunmetalbronco2]

Hello to all,

I'm new here and converting a 2wd m50 to 4wd because my
FM145 blew.
Does anyone have a link to a good service manual for these
with end play tolerances for proper shimming etc....


Thanks to any and all who have info on this

 

[AllanD]

the only manual that explains everything are the factory Ford Service manuals.

Avoid the 1988 manual because the technical specs in the transmission section is loaded with numerical typos

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[4x4junkie]

Yeah you have to measure a few things in order to compute the measurement for your shim(s). The factory Ford manuals explain the process, and gives pt#s for the various shim thicknesses (check Ebay, there's always factory manuals available there). Final end play on the input shaft should be something around 0.002-0.006" on the M5OD IIRC.