Swapping in M5OD behind 2.8, Questions

[EdgeKrusher4x4]

Can I use the stock clutch and starter (for now)
Can I plug a clutch line from a '91 explorer into the stock master cylinder on an 1985 Bronco II?

Thanks!

 

[escort_gts]

Yes you should be able to. It should be the same amount of splines and the master cylinder should be the same connection.

 

[AllanD]

The clutch master cylinders used on RBV's from 1982-1992 are all identical.

So yes, the clutch line from a 1991 explorer will connect directly to your
1985 master cylinder.

If your trans donor is the 4.0 explorer the line is comming from I really
hope you grabbed the clutch, flywheel and starter motor with it....

The heavir flywheel and bigger clutch are a bolt-on upgrade for any 2.8/2.9
but the 4.0 manual flywheel REQUIRES the permanant magnet starter
from a 4.0 manual trans

Getting that starter to work on your 2.8 is as simply as a 5foot length
of 10 ga wire.

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