rcarlisle Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 So I got it this morning. It's rough, but solid. I have receipts for engine, trans swap, new everything drivetrain really. Or replaced - not sure how new any of it is. New fuel tank & sender, water pump, alternator, radiator, belts, plugs, wires. New master cylinder. Instrument cluster replaced or repaired? Everything appears to work. Not sure speedo is correct yet. Will check to see what 5 spd, but I think it's the Mazda, from what Gary told me. Brakes have a little resistance at pedal to begin, then go on down and work fair enough to feel confident. No following close at this point. Might need bleeding, but I want to take wheels off and check pads, shoes, etc this weekend anyway. See if any parts are rattling loose. Needs new turn signal switch gear. Dude got the running part done, but that's about where he ran out of money? Time to get out the pressure washer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Nice truck, Randy. Is it an Explorer? Most with that hood ornament are Explorers, although the ornament was available from the parts department. As others will tell you, a 302 w/a 5-speed can make a very nice combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Not sure speedo is correct yet. Will check to see what 5 spd, but I think it's the Mazda, from what Gary told me. I have the Mazda M5OD-R2 trans behind a 302 in my '84, and also behind a 300/6 in my 1980 4x4. If it is the Mazda trans that you have, there will be a white tag on the LH side (driver's side) with the Ford part number, and that will tell you what differential gear ratio the trans was set-up for originally. See picture below...the data tag is almost in the middle of the transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Not sure speedo is correct yet. Will check to see what 5 spd, but I think it's the Mazda, from what Gary told me. I have the Mazda M5OD-R2 trans behind a 302 in my '84, and also behind a 300/6 in my 1980 4x4. If it is the Mazda trans that you have, there will be a white tag on the LH side (driver's side) with the Ford part number, and that will tell you what differential gear ratio the trans was set-up for originally. See picture below...the data tag is almost in the middle of the transmission. Can you tell me where in that photo the seals/plugs are that leak? I read that that can be a serious issue if trans leaks itself dry. Or low. Hope to get UNDER it soon and see what all is there. Or not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Nice truck, Randy. Is it an Explorer? Most with that hood ornament are Explorers, although the ornament was available from the parts department. As others will tell you, a 302 w/a 5-speed can make a very nice combo. Yes, apparently an Explorer - has bedside emblems as well. Not sure original color yet - haven't been able to confrim. Looks like maybe a light metallic blue? Blue interior. Ranger on dash center with woodgrain. Around instruments is black, but PO said they replaced the instrument cluster. So those are mismatched for now. HAven't looked under seat cover yet to see what is under there. Haven't look for a build sheet. Do these trucks have a trim tag like Mopars? Stamped plate under hood or somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Yes, apparently an Explorer - has bedside emblems as well. Not sure original color yet - haven't been able to confrim. Looks like maybe a light metallic blue? Blue interior. Ranger on dash center with woodgrain. Around instruments is black, but PO said they replaced the instrument cluster. So those are mismatched for now. HAven't looked under seat cover yet to see what is under there. Haven't look for a build sheet. Do these trucks have a trim tag like Mopars? Stamped plate under hood or somewhere? The certification label on the driver's door post has a lot of info. Decode it here: Documentation/Specifications/Certification Label. There probably is a "buck tag" on the firewall as well as one on the front of the bed which allowed the factory to marry the two pieces on the assembly line. There was just a thread about that called Bed Tag Info. But it doesn't have as much info as the certification label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 The certification label on the driver's door post has a lot of info. Decode it here: Documentation/Specifications/Certification Label. There probably is a "buck tag" on the firewall as well as one on the front of the bed which allowed the factory to marry the two pieces on the assembly line. There was just a thread about that called Bed Tag Info. But it doesn't have as much info as the certification label. I'll look this evening. Hopefully still there and hasn't been painted over or peeled off. Getting ready to looking for brake system diagrams - got an issue that I'm investigating. May post up for help later. This site is pure gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I'll look this evening. Hopefully still there and hasn't been painted over or peeled off. Getting ready to looking for brake system diagrams - got an issue that I'm investigating. May post up for help later. This site is pure gold. Glad it is helping. Brakes are at Documentation/Driveline/Brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Can you tell me where in that photo the seals/plugs are that leak? I read that that can be a serious issue if trans leaks itself dry. Or low. Yes, there are three rubber plugs at the back of the top cover...see red arrow below. They sometimes leak quite badly. You can buy metal plug kits that press in like frost plugs in an engine. If you can't find the kits let me know and I'll check my receipts to see where I got mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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