Ford Ranger Transmission Rebuild - It's Easier to Get into Fort Knox - Part 1

My 1986 Ford Ranger has some troubling transmission noises. Let's crack the Mitsubishi FM145 open and fix it, if we can figure out how...
Sorry I could not post the video in one piece with my donkey powered internet.
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[@killcar5nbike2]

That's an awful lot of work for something that looks like it's one damp day away from turning into a brown puddle. I admire your dedication on this one.

[@datasecure5790]

@BreatheScotland it would never pass emissions here in Modesto CA no matter what you did... Hahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@thicok4555]

@@datasecure5790 doesn’t need to that’s pre emissions for the most part

[@MoraFermi]

I don't think I've seen a clearer example of structural dirt than this car... Awesome work on the transmission, frankly I'm surprised that you didn't end the video by sweeping the parts off the table right into a trash bin.

[@tbirdracefan]

"frankly" :)

[@spenmac]

Lol it still might happen.

[@jimyep9971]

Id say part 2 he might. if not i wanna see him put that jigsaw puzzle back togther.

[@zukowski2023]

@@jimyep9971 all new meaning to the Japanese finger puzzle to be sure..lol

[@Jcrum5th]

As my father, a design engineer, always said "it's designed to go together, not come apart."

[@luvr381]

Every time I hear Wes say "Why would they do it like this?" all I think is because it makes it cheaper to assemble.

[@handendaer]

public school ftw 😷😷

[@franksaxton3583]

Wow! I am completely in awe of your abilities Wes. I am a life-long shade tree mechanic although my degree is in electrical engineering. As you were taking this thing apart and the pile of parts kept growing my thought was that the chances of a successful reassembly (with no left over parts) was pretty much zero. I would love to have the skills and confidence to overcome the various challenges you faced and to be able to find that one bad bearing. I really get a lot out of your videos so please keep it up!

[@yarpos]

good comment, similar profile and similar respect for what Wes does.

[@MW-rk7nl]

Wes this whole Saturday morning release for me really brings me back to being a kid and watching horsepower hour on like speed channel.....thanks for sharing your world with us really enjoy the content you put out

[@Happy357mag]

Horsepower and Stacey David's "Trucks" on TNN, I watched on Saturday mornings and I also recorded it on VHS for later.

[@bstars1031]

I remember watching Saturday mornings in the late 90’s when they were all on A channel called TNN. (The Nashville Network). I think they went to the Speed Channel after that.

[@ottoreuter6279]

Affable goofus Stacy David and Kevin Tetz have nothing on Wes!

[@chrisw73]

watching this gave me severe anxiety, so many parts! It took you 3 hours, it would take me 3 days and probably not be able to get it to work again. Great vid, looking forward to the reassembly Wes!

[@NoWr2Run]

NO SHIT, AGREED.

[@privatemale27]

Yeah. I was thinking that it was a good thing he was getting everything on video.

[@gailtaylor1636]

My eye twitch is back...

[@mikeakridge6555]

me to

[@assessor1276]

Good for you for sticking at it. I’m an engineering prof and I always teach my students to consider assembly AND disassembly when designing equipment. I guess I am a bit of an outlier in that.

[@josephking6515]

Wise words for your students Professor, wise words indeed. 👍

[@ReallyDumbName]

Outlier in general perhaps, but completely off the graph as far as automotive is concerned.

[@Zupdood2]

Engineer also; I really wish there was more emphasis on ease of assembly and repair in mechanical engineering.

[@dougwilson9636]

I was a Ford mechanic back in those days. Those transmissions were a freaking nightmare and no doubt contributed to my decision to move on to a different career... ( well, those transmissions, and changing out 7.3 liter diesel head gaskets in econoline vans....)

[@laveritesurlestemoinsdejeh8522]

Tell me about it...I used to work in a shop that had the maintenance contract for the region's ambulances. Back in those days they were all E350's with 7.3 engines. I've done my fair share of head gasket replacements on those...the positive thing is now, I'm just about the only mechanic in the area that knows those engines inside and out, so we get a good amount of work from 7.3 owners.

[@TheBigdog1207]

I worked in a Ford dealer when those trucks were still in Warranty. This video brought back nightmares of working on these transmissions. Thank god the ford service manual was written well for disassembly. We had a full service kit of tools to disassemble that trans but it was still a chore.

[@terryrogers1025]

You have the patience of just short of a saint, if it had been me, it probably hit the trash can and headed for a junk yard to find its replacement. Thanks for taking us along Wes, it has to be, shall we say tense, to get into something like this. I admire your “ I’m this far I’m going to find out what’s really wrong here” attitude sir. Thanks, looking forward to the assembly.

[@allenbourassa1579]

Yes Wes many wrenches and hammers would have been flying around, then I would have gone to a junkyard. Also would have told the buyer to come get both trucks free!!! Man you have PATIENCE!!!!!

[@chadsimmons6347]

I take my work truck to a transmission shop for any repairs, i see them re-building trannies with a thousand parts on the work bench, their fingers are flying putting gears back in order, utterly amazing!

[@hullinstruments]

Like my 81-year-old dad used to say… If you’re already in balls deep, & catching syphilis either way..... You might as well finish her off. I don’t mean to be rude… that was his (somewhat perverted) translation of the “sunk cost fallacy“. Fallacy as an “false“ not phallic… send me a pun intended. I don’t even think he realized the irony. I’ve heard AvE and other KZbinrs mention it many times. It’s been a HUGE issue in my work. And can have a specially bad conscience on a business. But once you’re in that deep… and you’re pretty much just throwing time, resources, and energy away on something that makes absolutely no sense… Then the only salvageable and worthwhile thing to do is see it to completion… So you at least have the learning experience and something to take away. But honestly… I think that’s the “sunk cost fallacy” taken to the malignant levels 😂👍 might as well learn something. And the only way to do that is to follow it to the conclusion. was his perverted way to was his old and perverted way of communicating the idea of “sunk cost fallacy“ And it’s a damn good attitude to have. The sunk cost fallacy is a real thing and it from destroy some men and their businesses… But I’ve always been too obsessed with a project when I’m in that deep…

[@colmart1973]

The rust on that underside is unreal, I’m amazed it even held in the transmission, that was some serious disassembly!👍🇮🇪

[@jimr5703]

I did a master rebuild on a Ranger transmissions in my driveway back in the early 90s. The hardest part was putting the transmission back in without a proper jack or lift of any kind. The Hanes manual had a procedure to do R&R in 17 easy steps (rolls eyes). That vehicle is still on the road.

[@as3sxp]

Apparently Wes, you should be in the tool making business. Ingenuity at its finest.

[@garymallard4699]

that's Normal mechanic work...they used to make the " Special " Tools daily...it is all they did when they needed a puller or something to get it dun..you kids have no clue how stuff is worked on...you couldn't get the Special Tool anyways or afford it..let alone WAIT!! anyone actually doing work figures out what to do..nothing special here... other than. learning to read manuals or search for tips on how it comes apart..no excuses nowadays..we had no Internet to save us...

[@garymallard4699]

@@prestemon well some believe it is not common? sorry you got triggered...but it is how we did it..and still do it ..not being bitter..spewing facts...alot of viewers don't turn wrenches ...lol how do they know it isn't normal daily work...and what's your excuse for " attitude " ?? how old are you..under 30?? i bet??

[@garymallard4699]

@@prestemon i could have commented on the lack of proper tool making...i would have added a brace to keep it from popping off...but it worked...

[@garymallard4699]

@@prestemon i seen lots of Special tools made by friends and coworkers and did hundreds myself...my dad was doing it too...grew up when it was just a normal thing we all did..yeah we all cheered each other...and happy to get our work done..didn't need a trophy then...your brain is a Special Tool..use it

[@garymallard4699]

@@prestemon Have YOU made a Tool to do something?? not saying you didn't ok..just asking... without judgement...is that better kid??

[@DaftOldMan]

Wes, you can buy a puller that has legs that fit into the ball bearing grooves. Push in and twist after removing part of the cage. These "blind" bearings have been common on lots of gearboxes I have worked on over the years. Obviously you destroy the bearing when you remove it.

[@NoWr2Run]

T.Y. SIR.

[@ramosel]

Yep, made by Draper (see my post in this section)

[@TheKeseppa]

Came here to say the same thing :)

[@horacerumpole6912]

Gedore 2724804 Internal Extractor 1.30/10N

[@garrymarples5132]

It was good watching him struggle, we've all been there before getting the blind bearing puller's

[@nathanstrickland8692]

I now know why transmission repairs cost so much. Would love to have the knowledge you possess sir. It's a privilege watching you work.

[@JohnJames.]

If you take your time , I think a above average mechanic could handle it, with all the videos out now

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

Note to self: Don't mess with a Ranger gearbox. (Excellent drawing.) Nice work

[@dwitcraft]

Just swap it for the 90+ Mazda box, much stronger(used in F150s).

[@dwitcraft]

Just swap it for the 90+ Mazda box, much stronger(used in F150s).

[@Bobsutubes]

Wes - yah, we're going to drop this transmission and replace a few bearings. Mitsubishi transmission - so you've chosen death. Great video Wes...

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

I just appreciate you using a crescent wrench to make it work! 😁

[@COLLAR01]

Hank what are you doing here lol

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

@@COLLAR01 me and Wes have been buddies a while. I watch him when I need to see a real Mechanic work :)

[@COLLAR01]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm Hank I was messin with you, I love both your channels.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm Different Crescent wrenches.

[@JohnnyTalia]

Yehbut was it a metric crescent wrench or a standard one? 🤭

[@krp-xe3hw]

It never ceases to amaze me how cars just disintegrate up in the northern states! I drove a 1990's S10 in high school that was almost 25 years old when I sold it. It had a few areas of surface rust on the frame but that was it. Hats off to you guys who regularly work on vehicles where every fastener has become one with the car.

[@DougT25427]

You have a much larger set of balls than mine Wes. No way would I attempt tearing apart this trans. My first new car was a 1986 Ford Ranger manual trans. At about 20K it developed a bad trans noise. The dealership “fixed” it under warranty but at 40K it was back. The dealership wasn’t going to “fix” it again but the factory rep forced them to do it right this time. They found the trans case was bored out of line. They replaced the entire trans and the problem never resurfaced again. I owned two Rangers… an 86 and an 89. Both were good to me.

[@dwitcraft]

I had 2 94 trucks, 4.0s one 2wd, one 4, plus a 91 Explorer, a 94 Explorer and an 89 Bronco2(the sole 2.9). They were tough little mothers. On west coast no rust problems. They would haul 2000lbs, but the GVWR was set so if you had a passenger and a full tank of gas, you were overweight. The F-150 guys ruled at Ford. They saw every Ranger sold as a potential F150 sale lost. That's why they killed it in 2006.

[@kenpecora7526]

I admire your attitude to tackle anything. I'd have been looking for a used trans.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Right On Time, Certainly Appreciate You Having us Along. Catch You On The Next One & Keep It Safe Out There

[@dri50]

That Mitsubishi trans makes the T5 in my Mustang look like it came from a Model A. I had a 1990 Ranger with 2.9 liter and 5 speed 4X4. The trans was made by Mazda. But I remember the Ford maintenance manual had all the information for the Mitsubishi too. I think at this point I would junk all the parts and look for a salvage yard trans.

[@kentmckean6795]

I was going to say, there is a puller for that style of bearing (but many have already commented). The last manual transmission I was this deep into was in 1979 and it was a muncie 4 speed that I was putting new syncro's into before putting it into my 1973 Vega. Of course, the tranny was snuggled up behind a 327 V8. And I have to say, compared to this nightmare tranny, the muncie was a dream.

[@Pedroisanickname]

The incredible complexity of the inner workings of a transmission are absolutely mind boggling.

[@NoWr2Run]

HOW THE HELL DID SOMEONE DESIGN THEM, FREAKIN KRAZY.

[@chrisE815]

Yeah but that's just a manual transmission. Automatics blow my mind

[@lolatmyage]

@@NoWr2Run Yeah I think you need to have a few loose screws going on to design something like this, just getting things to realistically fit and work together is one thing, but then there are all your load and longevity calculations and you're drafting all that shit by hand in 1980 ... When it's in production it's time to make a hundred revisions to correct various little things, soon after they want an entirely overhauled design and it's literally back to the drawing board :D

[@NoWr2Run]

@@lolatmyage YES SIR & IT'S ALWAYS GOING TO BE, " BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD ".

[@edwardmyers1746]

@@chrisE815 manuals blow my mind 🤣 only thing auto that hurts my brain is planetary gears

[@dcrog69]

I am always amazed that people can put these things back together.

[@NoWr2Run]

YES, I can get the JUNK APART but putting it back together, UM NOT SO MUCH.

[@crazyfvck]

LOL. You win some, you lose some. Your rust shower gave me a little chuckle. After that happened to me a couple of times, I started to wear a hat every time I work underneath something rusty ;)

[@Lnmwr]

21:33 "It's only stupid if it doesn't work" Another great one-liner from one of my favorite mechanics! I love the sarcasm and wit! Just like mine!

[@robertheinkel6225]

That would t be Mr O, would it?

[@steamfan7147]

There is a bearing puller for those input shaft bearings that fits into and grabs the bearing by the ball groove. No one has one, they cost $2XX.00 back in 86'. IIRC a piece of 1-1/4" sch40 pipe slips over the shaft, you weld that on to the inner ring, weld a 3/4-10 nut in the other end of the pipe and use a pointed 3/4-10 x 2-1/2" bolt as the pusher. Epic levels of rust under that one.I've had three Rangers so far, still have a 94' as my daily beater. I don't live in the salt belt, so all still have virgin frames lol

[@marksd5650]

Great stuff Wes! I hold you personally responsible for my current tool addiction, but also for giving me the courage to replace my Escape ignition lock housing. But I now have a steering wheel puller I’ll probably never use again. Best Regards sir

[@WatchWesWork]

Heh. That's how I ended up with a set of special screwdrivers for removing Iphone screws. They collect a lot of dust.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Oh yes you will it might be on the neighbors but you’ll find a use for it

[@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV]

Wait a second, there’s special screw drivers for iPhones!?! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@blockbertus]

@@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV Pentalopes. Yes. Kinda Torx but not really.

[@GridIndustries]

@@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV it's apple, they F you whenever they can. One of many reasons i don't buy their overpriced garbage anymore.

[@jessemeyer3052]

I miss those small pickup trucks. Full size bed for hauling, small enough to easily maneuver on a job site, and decent enough gas mileage for the day. They really were the pickup trucks made for independent tradesmen.

[@adamsandles8103]

the sound of a tough bolt breaking loose is just amazing

[@tonyh5545]

Love that sound!

[@davebrittain9216]

Being from the Toronto area I completely understand what you are going through for dealing with rust on everything. The guys down in the south have no idea how lucky they have it!

[@russellp4160]

There is still room here in the south for others to move down. We're not lucky, just smart. LOL

[@davebrittain9216]

@@russellp4160 Smart? That is funny, You and I both had no choice in where we were born.

[@georgenahodil23]

Wes there is a puller for that bearing. The jaws fit between the balls and engage the inner race. We had one at our boat shop. Made by OTC I believe.

[@guyina4x499]

Yes we had a puller that might have worked for that, we used it on what i think was an eaton fuller automatic trans.

[@austinjenkins1844]

Sykes-Pickavant makes them too. Not cheap, but when you need one, you REALLY need one...

[@SPUDHOME]

Ok i will go buy one just in case i ever see another one of these relics.

[@jeffhyde7934]

Man, I do not miss all that rust! I work at Aamco Transmission in the panhandle of Florida, and thank God I don't have to deal with that anymore! I grew up in Northern Illinois, and I quit wrenching and started towing because I got tired of fighting the rust!

[@firewalker1372]

One of the most intricate transmissions I’ve ever seen 🤣 😂.

[@tomlevenhagen]

That is the oddest transmission I've ever seen. You have great patience Mr. Wes

[@Trains-With-Shane]

As crusty as that thing is i'm VERY surprised with the amount of nuts and bolts that actually came out without too much of a fight. As difficult as that trans was to break into i'm surprised an ancient scroll filled with the ancient Japanese secrets of the universe didn't come rolling out when you finally got that tail housing off.

[@TechGorilla1987]

@12:00 - There is nothing more satisfying to me than cracking bolts loose when they actually come loose properly. I absolutely love that sound.

[@regunter6599]

Lots of Ford Rangers had problems with the 5 speeds, usually involving the counter shaft. Some of the people I knew had to buy a gear or two. Back 15 years ago, when they were still on the road regularly, you could almost never find one at a salvage yard. Sort of like looking for a good used 3.6 GM V6 right now.

[@chrisbarber3658]

Once again I am awed by the knowledge you have on how things work together. I would never have even attempted this. And the lack of swearing (on camera) also was awe inspiring LOL

[@glencaple3888]

Thanks to this truck's history and your mechanical 'acumen', I was able to diagnose a bad cht (cylinder head) sensor on a '15 Chrysler 200. 4 cyl, auto. It left the driver sitting five times in 90+ deg hot weather. Three times it was taken to a Chrysler dealer. Twice by rollback. After hours of tech troubleshooting and usb/s, they couldn't diagnose the problem. I try to keep things simple when all that computer tech won't tell you what the problem is. And good luck trying to find a wiring diagram for the C200 on the internet. The cht electrical plug was not in the correct position on the engine block. It was sitting/placed up against the lower portion of the valve cover. (It gets pretty warm there, don't it?) And the wires going into the sensor looked like someone had twisted them as if they were closing the bag on a loaf of bread. No wonder the electrical current was 'interrupted' when things got really hot. I untwisted the wires and repositioned the electrical fitting. Car hasn't had a problem since. Thanks, Wes.

[@mikeheintz6861]

13:40 When you don't want to dig out your impact hex bits 😅 Way to go man we've all been there

[@jojo1308716]

The note on the thumbnail got me!! Greasy Japanese puzzle box 😂🤣😂😅🤣🤣🤣

[@ArronMurray]

Your new mic is working spot on now.

[@krogoski]

So what I'm hearing is that in order to replace the input shaft bearing in the Mitsubishi FMx, you need to replace the transmission with the Mazda M5OD... Got it

[@GridIndustries]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@SPUDHOME]

The pine tree smell goody, all by itself tells a lot about the care and maintenance that this truck had. LOL

[@bobward6482]

I think I could have taken it apart but how the hell do you put it together again, Wes you amaze me.

[@jeffburdess2237]

Good thing you’re working on this. If it were me I’d have to fix holes in the walls after. Probably replace some tools too.

[@bmacd2112]

Ditto!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol. Same

[@stxrynn]

Restringing the dials on old tube radios is a lot like this. Keep a junk chassis on the bench so you can throw THAT against the wall, not the radio you are working on. Sacrificial lambs, man. They work!

[@NoWr2Run]

@@stxrynn LMFAO, YOU GUYS KILL ME, I would have never tackled that. I would have negotiated a different price or a different buyer.

[@stxrynn]

@@NoWr2Run Mechanic's rage applies to lots of work.

[@colingraham1065]

Only the crumbliest flakiest steel goes into the blue oval products! (With apologies to Cadburys) lol!

[@CrazyPetez]

In your opening scene in your shop, I through the Ranger was a nice tidy small pickup. Then you took us underneath, and I realized the Ranger isn’t in California, where I am, but it has lived in the salt zone. Whew, the salt sure takes its toll on vehicles. You have a nice disassembly video, and to me a multi-piece puzzle on your bench. I’d never remember how it want together.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice custom made puller out of flat stock and the hooks from a 2 or 3 jaw puller impressive Wes @Watch Wes Work

[@joetrippi1603]

Oh Wes what a tangled web you’ve wove……what a nightmare taking apart this transmission

[@J4CK151]

SKF sell a ball bearing puller that goes internal To the bearing and grabs in the ball grooves

[@rkan2]

How much? :P

[@boblor2484]

@@rkan2 around six hundred dollars, just looked it up on Amazon

[@rotorhead5000]

I had to take one of these apart a few months ago for an old guy (scrapper, one of those types who would spend two days separating and breaking his stuff down so he could get an extra 20$ out of a load) and the fact that you had so much trouble with it makes me feel a bit better about how much I was beating my head against the wall with the stupid thing.

[@peteraitken6494]

Geez wes what a nightmare I would be lost with all those bearings and gears wouldn't have a clue where to start putting it back together your defo the man for the job I think I would have sold it and bought a bike lol take care mate 🔧🔧🔧👍👌😀

[@18robsmith]

Designed for production not for repair. Then they started failing and a complaint landed on the right desk a few years down the line and a maintenance engineer was called in to do the job properly.

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

sorry I was in a hit-and-run accident 3yrs ago I'm having and hard time through it. and it's no fun. sorry . Jay The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info Wes👨‍🔧

[@zukowski2023]

Wow, Wes you had me at the "spicy frame rails", the transmission just took it over the top. Maybe get a bottle of Saki warm it up with the torch, knock a few back, and the trans reassembly will go smoothly? Mitz always has a different way of doing things to be sure. Thanks for sharing this with us so far, can't wait for chapter II. Stay Safe!

[@kevinknight470]

Another example of this over engineered throw away world. I used to think working on TH 350 was complicated, after watching this video I will never buy a Mitsubishi product. Great job as always Wes, thanx.

[@davidclapham1066]

Great job Wesley, I'm amazed you can remember where all the parts go for re-assembly - Very impressive

[@xxyy1318]

It's on tape

[@godx9]

I'm super impressed you got a transmission out, by yourself, in 2 hours. It took me and my father in-law 8 hours to drop the transmission on my f150

[@rogerveium3753]

Wow that was awsome. Took apart the untakapartable! Making your own tools. Very impressive. Getting it back together will be even more impressive. You are my new hero!

[@parkeranderson5074]

“I’ve also came to the conclusion that I’ll probably never get that done.” I can definitely relate.

[@kennethwhite8269]

Dude i really feel for you with all the rust on a lot of crap you work on... it's somthing we dont have to deal with here in southern L.a. man i am really glad about that...

[@lannyyoung9701]

What a complicated transmission. I would start calling salvage yards and take a chance on a used one also the frame rust is a major concern for re assembly. Thank you for the education.

[@bluegrallis]

Most any Ford Ranger from before 2000, is probably rusted into the ground if it's still in the area. If you found one, you could probably pick that tranny up from the pile of flakes, and walk off with it. 😁

[@iglapsu88]

Puzzles must have been your thing growing up. So entertaining!

[@GRiznitDShiznit]

By far my favorite mechanic channel. Found some others I like to watch but Wes really does a good job of putting you in his shoes or showing you what’s going on. It’s almost like you’re there trying to solve it with him.

[@jabbasan12]

Cup of coffee while watching Wes work all set for the day :) great video Sir!

[@frank-t6857]

Watching this video was pure pain. I felt really sorry for what you made yourself go through with this rust bucket of a pickup. Scrapping it would have been the best outcome.

[@edwardgarea7650]

You never cease to amaze me. Tackling repair jobs that would seem beyond your expertise. Using tools that seemingly have no bearing on your project. The next time you create a shirt for sale you should put a picture of a Cat D-9 on it along with the words “No Fear.” I think there’s nothing out there you can’t handle - except for Hufflepuff, of course. But then she is one of the greatest mysteries known to humankind. And one of the cutest.

[@wheelieking71]

Ring the bell, win a prize! (the last shift-tower screw dropping in the mag-pan). And the rust! It actually hurts my eyes and makes me squint. Whenever I get tired of living in AZ, all I have to do is watch one of your vids, and I don't miss PA at all!

[@derekgee4223]

Worked in the motor industry for 45 years and it’s great to see a motor mechanic working in the dirt and oil. Thanks for posting

[@AmericanLocomotive1]

I would think a traditional bearing splitter tool clamped into the snap-ring groove would have adequately held the bearing race, no? I've done similar things many times. Engineers aren't perfect - and they did correct it later on as you mentioned. Generally in my experience, the smaller the transmission, the more difficult it is to get apart. It's not easy to cram 5 forward speeds and reverse in something that's designed for small cars and mini-trucks.

[@johannamorgan9430]

I was thinking the same thing about the bearing splitter. It would at least give you more surface for some leverage.

[@gailtaylor1636]

Reverse the position of the spacer and snap-ring. Whack the shaft a few. Add spacer as needed. Might need to hose clamp the snap-ring to keep it from popping off. Did a bunch f this stuff 40 some years ago. Thankfully I've forgotten most of it. Wasn't pleasant.

[@V8PropaneBurner]

Yep, I was thinking bearing splitter too.

[@gdjobufckngfruitcake]

As soon as he said ‘yeah we know those aren’t coming out’ I started chanting *”TORCH IT TORCH ITTTT”* in anticipation 😂😂😂

[@theclappedoutdairy-man3507]

Great work in eventually stripping down that gearbox. A brave man🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@justjoe7313]

We want moooooore! :) Another great one, Wes! Haven't seen anything this rusty and I've seen plenty! :)

[@justjoe7313]

​@BreatheScotland We in Slovenija have the official check of the car at 4, 6 and 8 years and from then on every year.

[@kylekyleson373]

I can't wait to see how this turns out. Keep up the good work .

[@hrdtduck]

SO glad I saw you turn that Crescent wrench over so many people misuse tools....pulling against the adjustable jaw

[@CS_247]

I have seen fishing trucks on the beach in Saudi Arabia with more structural rigidity than that heap. I am impressed with your tenacity, i would have binned that whole thing soon as i looked under it.

[@sweetpeaz61]

Ive had similar problems with having to remove bearings to get units apart (pumps and eduction boxes) and i found a good way was to break the riveted ball seperatorand peel it out by whatever means possible the balls all fall to the bottom of the race and you can move the shaft to one side enough to remove the ball bearings one at a time.the outer race is usuall not that hard to get out and the inner is easier once its on the bench

[@rhekman]

Great stuff Wes. This video reminds me of rebuilding the 4 speed transmission in my '84 Ranger with my Grandfather about 20 years ago. Fortunately for us, the 4 speed Toyo-Kogyo (aka Mazda) trans was a lot easier to take apart.

[@publicclammer]

Wes, you are a gifted instructor/teacher! Maybe when your body says "ENOUGH!" you should make it your profession.

[@jagers4xford471]

I bought a rust free 1989 Bronco II from Tennessee. The 2.9 blow a head gasket. So I'm swapping the motor for a 1988 2.3L Turbo Coupe engine I rebuild last year during covid. I'm trading the 2.9 for another rust free Bronco II. I like the B2, with 1.5" wheel spaces, they're as safe as anything out there. Love watching you work. :)

[@jrevillug]

Good work. Dismantling transmissions without full instructions can be a bit of an experience! I suspect the noise was when that ball bearing was seeing the axial load from that helical input gear driving the layshaft. In top gear, the layshaft is just spinning with no load, so there's no* torque on the input gear, and no* axial load on the ball bearing. *well, not enough to matter.

[@richardellis3141]

great start to my day, thanks. watching your video and transmission jack, have you ever thought about using a heavy canvas sandbag as a self- adjusting seat for transmissions, transfer cases or whatever to sit on while removing and installing. Just a thought, I have used one on different things, (home-made of course) pretty stable. kinda.. Also, I have a little tool tray approx. 8X14 with dividers and a handle in the center that has a sandbag on the bottom (store bought). It will sit anywhere on anything, thanks for the video, be safe.

[@Gdogz6]

Someone out there is screening right now watching this saying “no don’t do that, do this” lol. Love this channel cuz you don’t make it look easy.

[@wun1gee]

This has legit become one of my favorite youtube channels. I'm a Californian and I hate this state with a passion but I love it a little bit more every time Wes's impact driver makes a chunk of rusty frame fall on the floor...

[@richardluce775]

You definitely improved fuel mileage with the “excess” weight. At least one 5 gal bucket of Nature’s loctite. Edit: that’s why we don’t fix rear main leaks.

[@lolatmyage]

Oil leaks in general, if there's no puddle then leave it.

[@grantorinoaraucaria4487]

Watch Wes World and Diesel Creek new episodes! My Saturnday could not be better!

[@OSXMan]

I don't mess with transmissions or transaxles. I think you're one of the best mechanics I've ever seen. No quitting and an ability to improvise on the fly. You'll tackle anything and fix it. I bet you'll beat this one too.

[@markhobby7481]

What kind of evil genius conjures up such complex magical machines? I was getting dizzy watching you dissemble that Wes!! Outstanding job man!

[@rovhalgrencparselstedt8343]

I think the right tool for the input shaft bearing looks similar to one of those splitting knife bearing pullers, but engages the snapring groove instead of going between the bearing and whatever is behind it. And im gonna take a guess that this transmission and transfer case is the same ones used in the mitsubishi L200/pajero/other awd models around the same time period.

[@horstszibulski19]

Yes, some kind of the inner race pullers would grab into the groove on the outer race here... :-D

[@byKiVi]

It's named an Insert bearing puller

[@Stover1928]

Thanks for taking us along. Your creating tools on the fly made me feel better about myself and it worked. This was excellent, I am looking forward to part 2.

[@magisworthsnaklepass5183]

I can't imagine how much fun it was to get that thing back in.

[@alwayssearching1882]

Your patience is admirable despite your occasional verbal "Come on!. Most people would have trashed it and bought a used unit with fingers crossed. Maybe the way to do it right is yourself...that is what makes you Wes!

[@DetroitDiesel671]

No matter how many times I see rusty Midwestern vehicles, they always shock me. It's incredible that you guys are conditioned to accept that. I saw somewhere that there is a road salt alternative for de-icing that doesn't cause corrosion, but it's more expensive... But think of the billions wasted as all these vehicles rust into ruin before their time!

[@landerson1012]

Beet juice is becoming more popular in some areas. South Dakota uses it in places. It also is used as tractor tire ballast as it doesn't freeze until it gets to 20 below.

[@07decker]

All part of the plan to sell newer vehicles. I am outside of Toronto, and it is a salt belt. Calcium chloride is used on the dirt roads in the summer to keep the dust down. The combination of both concoctions are brutal on vehicles.

[@vw5056]

The ethanol they put in fuel should be sprayed on the roads!

[@thesteelrodent1796]

in Europe we undercoat the vehicles to resist the rust - because it does not take very much rust before they're no longer road legal, or safe to drive. And this Ford Ranger is well past the point where it shouldn't be on the road

[@kentshrader6616]

Great work! Even though it was a difficult transmission to work on you still made tearing it down look sooooo easy! Your knowledge is impressive! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the follow-up! The customer purchasing them will be very lucky!

[@colingraham1065]

I always smile at your laconic reading of auto designers horoscopes and questioning their parentage at their inept design thinking always raises a chuckle as I have suffered also. Keep it up!

[@Steveindajeep]

It never ceases to amaze me the amount of rust that are on the vehicles you work on lol.