aod question
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aod question
I found someone who is selling two aod transmissions. One is from a 1991 crown victoria with a 302 engine, and the other is from a 1986 Lincoln LSC. Would these work in a 69 coupe? The one from the 86 was recently rebuilt but the problem with it is that the input shaft snaped the end off in the torque converter and the bushing in the end of the pump is a little damaged from the shaft. Is it junk? Any idea what the set is worth? Will long tube hooker headers work with an AOD?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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From: L A 32548
RE: aod question
AOD from the Cr.Vic is the better choice. Read up on AOD's you may get a better plan.
http://tccoa.com/articles/tranny/index.html#
http://tccoa.com/articles/tranny/index.html#
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RE: aod question
stock aods i have broke before spend a little and build it up youll be happier with it.also you need a new crossmember tv cable and kick down but its well worth the work to get a over drive gear.
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RE: aod question
The 91 would be your best bet. It can be adapted to your application.
The Hooker Competition headers won't fit without modifying them. The Super Competition headers are angled different below the collector and look like they might fit. Regardless, it's a tight area along the AOD oil pan. The shifter and TV linkage needs to be installed and rigged correctly before installing the left header.
I used the Hedman shorty on my last AOD car. Seems to run strong and I have plenty of ground clearance.
The Hooker Competition headers won't fit without modifying them. The Super Competition headers are angled different below the collector and look like they might fit. Regardless, it's a tight area along the AOD oil pan. The shifter and TV linkage needs to be installed and rigged correctly before installing the left header.
I used the Hedman shorty on my last AOD car. Seems to run strong and I have plenty of ground clearance.
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RE: aod question
How does one modify headers? I have the hooker competition headers. Is this something where you are best to pull the engine and set it all up on the ground first before installing the transmission in the car? It also sounds like i am better off buying a built up AOD than a used one.
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ORIGINAL: snorulz
How does one modify headers? I have the hooker competition headers. Is this something where you are best to pull the engine and set it all up on the ground first before installing the transmission in the car? It also sounds like i am better off buying a built up AOD than a used one.
How does one modify headers? I have the hooker competition headers. Is this something where you are best to pull the engine and set it all up on the ground first before installing the transmission in the car? It also sounds like i am better off buying a built up AOD than a used one.
I have competition headers. They did not clear the oil pan on the AOD.
With the engine and tranny bolted together sitting on jack stands, try to install the headers. It won't work.
Take the headers to the local exhaust shop and have them cut off the section below the collector with the cutting wheel. Do not make a 90 degree cut. Angle it a few degrees. Go home and bolt the headers to the heads. Now take the cut off sections and reposition them so they clear the oil pan. Make an index mark.
Take the the headers back to the shop or other talented welder and reweld the sections with the index mark aligned.
It works. Trust me.
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try emailing http://www.fordpowertrain.com/FPAindex/headers1.htm see if they sell or make some that fit.
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RE: aod question
ORIGINAL: deadcarnahans
I would avoid a used one. Get it rebuilt with clutches and do a shift kit.
I have competition headers. They did not clear the oil pan on the AOD.
With the engine and tranny bolted together sitting on jack stands, try to install the headers. It won't work.
Take the headers to the local exhaust shop and have them cut off the section below the collector with the cutting wheel. Do not make a 90 degree cut. Angle it a few degrees. Go home and bolt the headers to the heads. Now take the cut off sections and reposition them so they clear the oil pan. Make an index mark.
Take the the headers back to the shop or other talented welder and reweld the sections with the index mark aligned.
It works. Trust me.
ORIGINAL: snorulz
How does one modify headers? I have the hooker competition headers. Is this something where you are best to pull the engine and set it all up on the ground first before installing the transmission in the car? It also sounds like i am better off buying a built up AOD than a used one.
How does one modify headers? I have the hooker competition headers. Is this something where you are best to pull the engine and set it all up on the ground first before installing the transmission in the car? It also sounds like i am better off buying a built up AOD than a used one.
I have competition headers. They did not clear the oil pan on the AOD.
With the engine and tranny bolted together sitting on jack stands, try to install the headers. It won't work.
Take the headers to the local exhaust shop and have them cut off the section below the collector with the cutting wheel. Do not make a 90 degree cut. Angle it a few degrees. Go home and bolt the headers to the heads. Now take the cut off sections and reposition them so they clear the oil pan. Make an index mark.
Take the the headers back to the shop or other talented welder and reweld the sections with the index mark aligned.
It works. Trust me.