Tranny swap help!

[BroncoKen]

Will a 1993 Ford Ranger auto Trans work in my 1987 Ford B2? I believe they are both A4LD.. Help if possible thanks

 

[4.0B2]

don't quote me for sure, but i'm pretty sure that it will.. the internals are slightly different but the casing i think is the same

 

[BroncoKen]

yea its only gunna cost me $200.. i have had so much transmission issues with this this this will make the 4th trans since i got it bout 5 years ago. i also considered rebuilding my current A4ld any opinions? i am mechanical inclined and have installed many transmissions but i have never been inside of 1..

 

[country0001]

Actually, I believe the casing is different too, but don't let that throw u. The one I pulled out of my 88 partd truck looked diff, but had the same plugins. the problem u will have is the shifter and kickdown linkage is different. No worries though.

 

[voodoochylde]

The important question is "What engine is in each vehicle"

If they both have V6's the bellhousing bolt pattern will be the same.

I *think* the same is true of the 4 cylinder engines (common bolt pattern) but I don't know that for sure.

The newer A4LD will be at least partially computer controlled whereas your '87 BII does not have any computer control over the tranny at all.

Again, I don't know about this, but I'm thinking you're going to need the transmission, tranny computer, and any applicable wiring harnesses associated with the TCU.

Hopefully someone who knows more than I will set you on the straight path to ford enlightenment!

 

[adsm08]

There was no stand-alone trans controller. It was an integrated function of the PCM. You may need to swap valve bodies.

Also, yeah, has to be out of a 2.9 or 4.0 truck for it to fit your B2.