What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)

[Rick W]

Yes, thanks, thank you. I doubt myself, what makes sense, age is a curious thing....

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I was under the impression that the FM-145 had a dog leg shaped shifter and the FM-146 had a straight shifter. That looks like the trans in my choptop that I’m reasonably certain is a 146


*edit* ok, checked the tech pages, should be a 145 and 80-90w gear oil. 146 started in 88 but also takes 80-90w.

 

[Rick W]

Thank you, thank you!’

 

[Rick W]

87 4wd is sporting newly washed and shined shoes, but still up on jacks. I’ll post when it’s on the ground. Rainy here (and the day job), so little progress...

I was wondering still if anyone had thoughts on 20w50 in the 5-speed crunch box? There’s nothing specifically wrong and it doesn’t “roar,” I just know that after it warms up the tranny is louder than it should be.

& if this is a TRS liability issue - advising regarding putting the non-spec fluid in - I respect that, just let me know. I’m tempted and it’s a easy swap in and out, but input is always welcome. If there’s an alternative, I’m open to that too.

I remember a friend in high school who worked for a used car dealer and he told me about the guy sticking bananas in the transmissions, but they were automatic. Nothing like that here. I can think of much better fruits to use....

 

[racsan]

Years ago I had bought a rebuilt trans for my ‘93 ranger, it was a M5OD and the transmission came with a tag saying to use 5w30 motor oil. Im not sure why. I did do just that for a year then switched to penzoil syncromesh fluid, which Ive ran in every ranger manual since then , all M5OD’s.

 

[Rick W]

Thanks. I looked it up and together with the same spec Amsoil synchromesh manual tranny fluid, looks like a better step up from the ATF. Both mention several major car brands but not ford, not that I think that matters, I think I’m going to try it.

 

[Dirtman]

Both mention several major car brands but not ford, not that I think that matters

Did they mention Mazda or Mitsubishi?

 

[Rick W]

Applications
Use in automotive and light-truck applications that require synchromesh transmission fluid. Applications include manual transmissions and transaxles such as New Venture* NV T350, NV 1500, NV 2550, NV 3500, NV 3550, NV 5600, and Tremec* T4, T5, T18, T56, T176, TKO500, TKO600, TR 3450 and TR 3550. Replaces MTF-94 fluid for Land Rover*, MG*, and Mini Cooper*. Replaces Honda* Genuine MTF fluid for manual transaxles and Texaco* MTX fluid. Not for use in engines, hypoid rear axles, limited-slip or wet-clutch applications.

Specifications include:

Specifications

GM* 9985648
GM 9986105
GM 9985535
Chrysler* MS-9224
Chrysler MS-9417
Part Numbers

GM 12345349 or 12345577
GM 12377916
GM 1052931
Chrysler 4874464
Chrysler 4874465
Service Life
Recommended for 50,000-mile service intervals or longer (up to 150,000 miles) as indicated in the owner's manual.

 

[Dirtman]

I haven't driven my truck in over a week so I wanted to take it to work just for a "maintenance run". I opened the door and got hit by the most ungodly smell I have ever experienced, and I've smelled clam chowdah rotting in my air vents for an entire summer...

Aparently last time I was in the truck a chicken hopped in and I didn't notice before I shut the door.

Took the fiesta to work and ignored the problem. I may just set it on fire. There's just only so many smells a truck can take. I give up...

 

[Rick W]

I’m a city kid, and I’m confused. Chickens don’t eat soup if they get hungry?

 

[Curious Hound]

I’m a city kid, and I’m confused. Chickens don’t eat soup if they get hungry?

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He cleaned up the soup long ago. Chicken starved

 

[Uncle Gump]

 

[Rick W]

Hmmmm, is this better, @Uncle Gump ?

 

[Curious Hound]

I

Hmmmm, is this better, @Uncle Gump ?

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If the chicken has a cold, does she eat a bowl of people soup?

 

[97RangerXLT]