2.5 Engine + 2.3 Transmission Compatibility?
A buddy bought a Cal/EPA '88 Ranger, 2.3L, 5 speed, 2wd, which someone put a 2.5L 4cyl engine in it.
The clutch is basically inop since the T/O is constantly pressing HARD into the diaphragm fingers and cannot compensate for position.
Is the 2.5 engine happy with a 2.3 5-speed transmission? If it's okay I'll dive in for new T/O and just get 'er done.
I've researched and see the clutch parts are different and not really interchangeable. I don't know what's in the bellhousing now... frankly it might be interesting to find out... academically, that is!
The truck's a cutie... no body cancer, starts and runs strongly.... unfortunately not 4WD, interior looks "decent", good glass, paint, tires are so-so and definitely NOT snow treads!
Those things can be handled, but if this trans proves to be wrong .... it could throw their $300.00 investment into the porcelain receptacle.
TIA.
Oh yeah... I'm not a Ford guy, but I worked on them before I retired in 2004.
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