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Need 5spd


Bronco ii Man

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Joined
Jun 1, 2022
Messages
146
Age
51
City
Southport NC
Vehicle Year
85
Engine
2.8 V6
Transmission
Manual
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
0
Tire Size
31x10.50-15
Looking for 5spd near Southeastern NC! Any help would be appreciated thanks
 
Welcome to the forum

car-part.com

Good place to look for used parts in you area, zipcode

1989 BII should have a Mitsubishi FM146 4x4 trans even if its a 2WD

I would switch to an M5OD-R1(M5R1), from a 1990-2000 Ranger/B-series 4.0l 4x4
Bolts to 2.9l and transfer case
Can then use 4.0l flywheel, clutch and starter, its an upgrade, lol

Article here on that swap: https://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/January2011/FM146_to_M5OD.shtml

M5R1 was used from 1988 to 2011 Rangers and B-series, very reliable transmission
 
Thanks Ron. Trying to help a friend out. I’ll be sure to pass the info on! Live near Wilmington NC 28461 zip code. Anyone around this area hit me up
 
Welcome to the forum

car-part.com

Good place to look for used parts in you area, zipcode

1989 BII should have a Mitsubishi FM146 4x4 trans even if its a 2WD

I would switch to an M5OD-R1(M5R1), from a 1990-2000 Ranger/B-series 4.0l 4x4
Bolts to 2.9l and transfer case
Can then use 4.0l flywheel, clutch and starter, its an upgrade, lol

Article here on that swap: https://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/January2011/FM146_to_M5OD.shtml

M5R1 was used from 1988 to 2011 Rangers and B-series, very reliable transmission
I stayed with the FM146, as I don't run it hard (but more-so...'cause I didn't know any better at the time ;) ). I did do the 5th gear update.
Had some difficulty sourcing an Inner Shift Lever Boot;
Howe Racing 223991 Howe Precision Ball Joint Boots | Summit Racing
Also had to fab a Shift Lever Lower Bushing from a Nissan oem unit;
Shifter lever bushing cup for Nissan RWD cars & trucks w/ early FS5R30 - 20mm OD | eBay
Both efforts took substantial measuring of/searching for parts.
Sourcing parts IS an issue for the Mitsubishi units.
A call to Ford yielded a LOL.
Mitsubishi said "You want what?! "
Sooo, the pictures tell the story.
I used decreasing git sandpaper to mill the outside diameter with it in the drill press.
Used the Dremel carbide bit to "sculpt" the inside "cup". :)
 

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I stayed with the FM146, as I don't run it hard (but more-so...'cause I didn't know any better at the time ;) ). I did do the 5th gear update.
Had some difficulty sourcing an Inner Shift Lever Boot;
Howe Racing 223991 Howe Precision Ball Joint Boots | Summit Racing
Also had to fab a Shift Lever Lower Bushing from a Nissan oem unit;
Shifter lever bushing cup for Nissan RWD cars & trucks w/ early FS5R30 - 20mm OD | eBay
Both efforts took substantial measuring of/searching for parts.
Sourcing parts IS an issue for the Mitsubishi units.
A call to Ford yielded a LOL.
Mitsubishi said "You want what?! "
Sooo, the pictures tell the story.
I used decreasing git sandpaper to mill the outside diameter with it in the drill press.
Used the Dremel carbide bit to "sculpt" the inside "cup". :)
Good work!
 
Got the transmission issue took care of! Thanks for all the info!
 

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