AOD Q's
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AOD Q's
Well, the 90 model F-150 that I just picked up has some tranny issues, but the guy pitched in a working AOD out of a Crown Vic....I realize I'll have to swap the stuff over for the linkage..
Anything you'd advise, or that I should know? I intend on using the truck for towing, etc...
-Will
Anything you'd advise, or that I should know? I intend on using the truck for towing, etc...
-Will
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He means the housing around the tailshaft. Later police CVs used a shorter one to allow for a longer driveshaft.
Other things to know are:
1) there are several other differences among the various years & applications of AODs, so compare them CAREFULLY
2) even AODs built for trucks aren't built for towing. I doubt a car AOD will last more than a few pulls. If you have to tow, I recommend getting a heavier transmission. Either a rebuilt E4OD (which will require extensive rewiring of the truck & a computer swap), a C6 (lacks overdrive), a manual NP 435 (no OD, but one of the deepest granny 1st gears available), a BW T-18/19 (basically the same as the NP), or a ZF (the most expensive stick because it has a granny & OD).
The E4OD is easily the strongest of the bunch, and the heaviest, and the expensivest.
Other things to know are:
1) there are several other differences among the various years & applications of AODs, so compare them CAREFULLY
2) even AODs built for trucks aren't built for towing. I doubt a car AOD will last more than a few pulls. If you have to tow, I recommend getting a heavier transmission. Either a rebuilt E4OD (which will require extensive rewiring of the truck & a computer swap), a C6 (lacks overdrive), a manual NP 435 (no OD, but one of the deepest granny 1st gears available), a BW T-18/19 (basically the same as the NP), or a ZF (the most expensive stick because it has a granny & OD).
The E4OD is easily the strongest of the bunch, and the heaviest, and the expensivest.
#6
The Lincoln Mark VII has a longer tail shaft housing and is built from the factory with more clutches. Don't try to use any stock light car AODs without a performance rebuild.
I would honestly have a custom build and a converter to match and have it over with instead of fooling and wondering what will hold up in the short term.
My Mark VII has been running with a Kenne Bell blower at over 6 psi for a number of years. The trans was rebuilt some time ago and now has a shift kit, A servo and other improved parts in the valve body.
A performace rebuild would get you all these items plus better clutches and band material as well as a wider Overdrive band.
Think about it. Once and done istead of re-visiting trans problems over and over again.
I would honestly have a custom build and a converter to match and have it over with instead of fooling and wondering what will hold up in the short term.
My Mark VII has been running with a Kenne Bell blower at over 6 psi for a number of years. The trans was rebuilt some time ago and now has a shift kit, A servo and other improved parts in the valve body.
A performace rebuild would get you all these items plus better clutches and band material as well as a wider Overdrive band.
Think about it. Once and done istead of re-visiting trans problems over and over again.
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Originally Posted by Bluegrass
The Lincoln Mark VII has a longer tail shaft housing and is built from the factory with more clutches. Don't try to use any stock light car AODs without a performance rebuild.
I would honestly have a custom build and a converter to match and have it over with instead of fooling and wondering what will hold up in the short term.
My Mark VII has been running with a Kenne Bell blower at over 6 psi for a number of years. The trans was rebuilt some time ago and now has a shift kit, A servo and other improved parts in the valve body.
A performace rebuild would get you all these items plus better clutches and band material as well as a wider Overdrive band.
Think about it. Once and done istead of re-visiting trans problems over and over again.
I would honestly have a custom build and a converter to match and have it over with instead of fooling and wondering what will hold up in the short term.
My Mark VII has been running with a Kenne Bell blower at over 6 psi for a number of years. The trans was rebuilt some time ago and now has a shift kit, A servo and other improved parts in the valve body.
A performace rebuild would get you all these items plus better clutches and band material as well as a wider Overdrive band.
Think about it. Once and done istead of re-visiting trans problems over and over again.
Alan