Transmission questions.

[BillupsOMally]

I've got a couple questions.
I have a 1989 Ford Ranger, 2.9L, 2WD, manual transmission.
I'm looking at a 1992 Explorer, 4.0L, 4WD, automatic transmission that the guy's basically giving away.
Will the M5OD from the 2.9L bolt onto the 4L, or did the 4L M5OD's have different bolt patterns?
Are there any parts I'll have to track down to make it work?
And vice versa, will the 2.9L bolt onto the automatic tranny?
I'd like to swap the motors between the 2, then sell the Explorer so that in the end my 4.0L swap cost me time and effort but no cash moneys.

 

[AllanD]

You want to sell a 2.9 explorer?

You gonna get some funny looks from that....

Yes, the engines will physically interchange, but with what you have to swap
there's some parts that are sacrificial...

You don't REALLY have all the parts you need to complete both vehicles.

There are some parts you are missing.
The 2.9 flywheel will physically bolt up to the 4.0, but won't live long
You REALLY need a 4.0 flywheel and clutch...
But you'll also need a 4.0 manual trans starter to go with them.

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[BillupsOMally]

I know selling a 2.9 Explorer sounds odd, but oddly enough, I already know someone that's made an offer on it.

He said his thinking was he likes the Explorers but wants it to get better mileage. I really don't know if my old 2.9's going to be able to pull an Explorer, but there's one way to find out.