Auto to manual transmission conversion

[Themex34]

Alrighty I’ve been gathering information left and right for the past year or so about an auto to manual transmission swap. I have a 95 xlt with the electronic shift transfer case and the crummy 4r55e, I’ve recently picked up a 5speed manual from a 99 ranger 4x4 (4.0 ofc). I’m sure this transmission will bolt to my engine and transmission just fine but my biggest question or concern is will I need to make any adjustments? If anyone would direct me to someone who’s similarly done a swap like this I would greatly appreciate it or if anyone has any input or suggestions I will appreciate them aswell. Transmission attached

 

[Fix4Dirt]

@410Fortune knowledgable on these iirc

 

[Mbrooks420]

You’ll need a manual computer of the same year, or a tune to flash your Automatic functions out.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

@Flashflood has a thread about an auto manual conversion im pretty sur at least on 1s gen it can run with auto computer but lights will eb on and it idles higher to compensate for the TC

 

[Flashflood]

You are pre pats so you have it easier. But you will still need to either one program your ecm to a manual one or deal with your engine idling higher and your o/d off light blinking you till it dies lol. Or either grab the ecm and wiring harness from a manual Explorer pre pats. I decided to go the rebuild route because I have a sohc and a pats motor. So in other words pain in the butt. I think that's everything.

 

[Themex34]

Alrighty I appreciate everyone’s comments and I do have a manual ecu from the same year as my explorer same engine even the same month it was built in now all I have to tackle is installation I’ve gathered most of all parts from eBay such as a flywheel, starter, plugs for my radiator since I don’t want to replace it and a clutch assembly aswell as all the other miscellaneous parts needed. I’m not too worried about reverse lights since I have a rigged up system in place for them which I will share at a later time. My main concern is this transmission is from a 99 ranger but most of my new parts such as the flywheel will fix 95-97 model explorers with the ohv engine im not sure if the sohc motors came in rangers in 99 or if it was still the ohv from the explorer

 

[Fix4Dirt]

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Alrighty I appreciate everyone’s comments and I do have a manual ecu from the same year as my explorer same engine even the same month it was built in now all I have to tackle is installation I’ve gathered most of all parts from eBay such as a flywheel, starter, plugs for my radiator since I don’t want to replace it and a clutch assembly aswell as all the other miscellaneous parts needed. I’m not too worried about reverse lights since I have a rigged up system in place for them which I will share at a later time. My main concern is this transmission is from a 99 ranger but most of my new parts such as the flywheel will fix 95-97 model explorers with the ohv engine im not sure if the sohc motors came in rangers in 99 or if it was still the ohv from the explorer

believe in 99 it was ohv still but many (sorry sccidentslly hit bold) like using the newer rnsger flywheel and clutch much better feel snd LUK only

good luk with the project

 

[Themex34]

Sweet I can still return my flywheel I have and I’ll get one for a 99 then so it has that better feel I appreciate it

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Sweet I can still return my flywheel I have and I’ll get one for a 99 then so it has that better feel I appreciate it

lets check with @410Fortune but i beloeve the later model SOHC rangers had different fkywheel and clutch that was stroger with better feel

 

[Josh P]

97 went from 6 bolt to 8 bolt crank

 

[Flashflood]

Alrighty I appreciate everyone’s comments and I do have a manual ecu from the same year as my explorer same engine even the same month it was built in now all I have to tackle is installation I’ve gathered most of all parts from eBay such as a flywheel, starter, plugs for my radiator since I don’t want to replace it and a clutch assembly aswell as all the other miscellaneous parts needed. I’m not too worried about reverse lights since I have a rigged up system in place for them which I will share at a later time. My main concern is this transmission is from a 99 ranger but most of my new parts such as the flywheel will fix 95-97 model explorers with the ohv engine im not sure if the sohc motors came in rangers in 99 or if it was still the ohv from the explorer

I don't think the trannie should matter just make sure you get a sohc flywheel, and a sohc clutch, they are different other than that you can get a pedal assembly brand new from somewhere not sure how your going to get cruise control working maybe yank that to from the ranger. Sorry all I got to say, since my 2000 is in the shop (yeah).

 

[donalds]

97 went from 6 bolt to 8 bolt crank

I was wondering when someone would say that

 

[Mbrooks420]

I was wondering when someone would say that

For the flex plate?

 

[Themex34]

So my plan currently is Just to run the ohv flywheel since they did switch from 6 to 8 for the sohc. clutch and everything else is the same, as for cruise control I’ve only used it once and my dad used it twice since he got it new so I don’t mind not having it I just don’t want anything rubbing or not working properly

 

[Josh P]

For the flex plate?

Yeah, the OP has a 95 so the crank is a 6 bolt. A sohc flywheel is 8 bolt

 

[donalds]

For the flex plate?

Yep

 

[Josh P]

So my plan currently is Just to run the ohv flywheel since they did switch from 6 to 8 for the sohc. clutch and everything else is the same, as for cruise control I’ve only used it once and my dad used it twice since he got it new so I don’t mind not having it I just don’t want anything rubbing or not working properly

Did you get the manual transmission harness? You could cut and splice the auto one in your truck if you can't locate one

 

[Fix4Dirt]

97 went from 6 bolt to 8 bolt crank

o really? wasnt aware, whoops! so that means then the ranger flywheel wont work with the earlier models,'good to know.

 

[Flashflood]

Yeah, the OP has a 95 so the crank is a 6 bolt. A sohc flywheel is 8 bolt

Oh whoops yah so he needs ohv parts.

 

[elarkangel]

Hola, antes de empezar pido disculpas por contesta en español. Mi ingles no es bueno.
Para convertir una Explorer 95 automática a manual necesitas caja de cambios manual de un motor OHV, porque el alojamiento del starter esta abajo. en otros motores esta arriba y el starter no entra.
Volante de inercia de 6 orificios.
El motor OHV se fabrico hasta el 2001, pero en el 98 cambio el cigüeñal por uno con 8 orificios de anclaje, eso no sirve. Solo el de 6 orificios si tienes un 1995.
Crapodina o ruleman de empuje
Bombín de embrague
Pedalera con pedal de freno y embrague.
La caja de cambios manual tiene otras dimensiones de largo que la automática, por eso tendrá que alargar el cardan o cortarlo según tus necesidades, al delantero y al trasero.
Caja de transferencia o transfer es el mismo.
PCM o ECU puede funcionar igual
Cuidado con el sensor del pedal de freno para el arranque del motor. es igual que el sensor de la palanca de cambios, tiene que estar en parking P o hacer un puente para activar el arranque
Cualquier otra duda escríbeme
Mucha Suerte

Hello, before starting, I apologize for answering in Spanish. My English is not good.
To convert a 95 Explorer automatic to manual you need a manual gearbox from an OHV engine, because the starter housing is on the bottom. In other engines it is at the top and the starter does not enter.
6-hole flywheel.
The OHV engine was manufactured until 2001, but in '98 I changed the crankshaft for one with 8 anchoring holes, that doesn't work. Only the 6 hole one if you have a 1995.
Crapodina or push bearing
Clutch cylinder
Pedal board with brake and clutch pedal.
The manual gearbox has different length dimensions than the automatic one, so you will have to lengthen the cardan or cut it according to your needs, at the front and at the rear.
Transfer box or transfer is the same.
PCM or ECU can work the same
Be careful with the brake pedal sensor for engine start. It is the same as the shift lever sensor, it has to be in P park or make a jumper to activate the start
Any other questions write to me
Good Luck