I have a 1990 ford ranger with a 2.9. someone put a later moldel 5 speed in it and now it knocks the teeth off bendix drives. any solution would be appreciated

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Asked by Tim Jan 08, 2018 at 12:44 PM about the 1990 Ford Ranger

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Change starter to the tranny or change the flywheel one size smaller

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I just hope that all the people that want to swap this model year part and put it in that model year are reading this , shims may help or match the starter/flywheel to the other year , bendex is a manufacturer , I think you mean the spur gear

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