Transmission Swap
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Transmission Swap
I was just given a 1987 ford ranger extended cab, body is in good shape. It has a 2.9, automatic tranny (floor shift) and 2wd. The tranny is trashed.
Ive been trying to find an A4LD for the past month with not luck.
How much of a pain is it to convert to a 5 speed and which type of tranny will bolt up?
Thanks
Stuck with no gears.
Ive been trying to find an A4LD for the past month with not luck.
How much of a pain is it to convert to a 5 speed and which type of tranny will bolt up?
Thanks
Stuck with no gears.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Virginia
A Ranger trans with the code FM146 (or similar) made by Mitsubishi will bolt right up to your 2.9L, as long as it came from a 2.9L.
It will be a BIG pain to do it, but it can be done. Your best bet would be to find a wrecked Ranger of similar year and use as a donor. Or one with cracked heads like the 2.9L is **** to doing when it overheats.
It will be a BIG pain to do it, but it can be done. Your best bet would be to find a wrecked Ranger of similar year and use as a donor. Or one with cracked heads like the 2.9L is **** to doing when it overheats.
