manual t-case + M5OD question

[wakingtowinter]

I just got a 92 Ranger that has a 4.0, FM146 and a BW1354 manual t-case. The truck used to be an automatic but at one point in its life an FM146 was swapped in. I have an M5OD-R1 HD that's in great shape that I put in my 94 Ranger just before it blew a head gasket. I'd like to put this in between the 4.0 and the manual t case. I know the tailhousing on the HD trans doesn't have the linkage bosses for the manual t-case, but the M5OD does. I have an old M5OD lying around - can I just switch the tailhousings or will I have to fab up something on the HD tailhousing? Also how will this affect my drivelines? Is the FM146 significantly shorter or longer than the M5OD? Anything else I should think about?


By the way, is anyone else having problems with the new classifieds? It's not working for me when I hit "submit". So yeah, until I can get that figured out, 94 Ranger parts for sale, FYI...

 

[strvger]

i agree the new classifieds need some improvement.
wish i could help you more on your tranny question. did you check the Tech Library? l lots of good info there that might help you. just a thought.

 

[wakingtowinter]

Yeah, I checked the tech library but couldn't find anything about it.

 

[AllanD]

I just got a 92 Ranger that has a 4.0, FM146 and a BW1354 manual t-case. The truck used to be an automatic but at one point in its life an FM146 was swapped in. I have an M5OD-R1 HD that's in great shape that I put in my 94 Ranger just before it blew a head gasket. I'd like to put this in between the 4.0 and the manual t case. I know the tailhousing on the HD trans doesn't have the linkage bosses for the manual t-case, but the M5OD does. I have an old M5OD lying around - can I just switch the tailhousings or will I have to fab up something on the HD tailhousing? Also how will this affect my drivelines? Is the FM146 significantly shorter or longer than the M5OD? Anything else I should think about?


By the way, is anyone else having problems with the new classifieds? It's not working for me when I hit "submit". So yeah, until I can get that figured out, 94 Ranger parts for sale, FYI...

Gimme a couple days And I'll know... I have an "HD" that I'll be taking apart over the weekend andone of the things I need to do is try to swap over the tailhousing.

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