hi guys,
I'm fitting a 302 engine with an AOD box to my 56 and I've got a bit of issue.the kick down rod hasn't got enough space to work,because the bulkhead in the way.I was thinking to change it to a cable,but emailed a company and they said will be a same problem.anybody has any good idea,how can I do it without to cut out the bulkhead?cheers,Tushy

 

Lokar makes a cable setup that will work for your truck.

 

An aftermarket cable (Lokar)can probably be made to work but the AOD's were put in everything in the 80's with a 5.0and no two TV rods were the same so if you have a pull it yourself parts place around a little time scouting around might yield a solution.

 

If you use the Lokar you may need to add an additional spring to return the TV all the way. Be sure to use a pressure gauge to set it up.

 

Hi Tushy, If you would please post photos of your progress I will really appreciate it as I'm going to do the same thing - '56 F100 with a 302/AOD.

Not where you are yet, but getting ready to mock up my engine/trans with crossbar to mount.

Thanks, Joe

 

Hi Joe,
I will take some photos and send it to you.I don't promise professional job,because this is my first project.
I'm playing with propshaft at the moment,on prop shaft yoke has a keyway,end of gearbox hasn't got,and it's not going in all the way to the gearbox.maybe it's not from the same car how the guy said who from I bought everything.I'll get back to you.cheers,Tushy

 

thanks guys,for the idea,I was thinking about it,emailed a company in the USA,but they said if the kick down rod hasn't got enough space the cable will not work either.so I'm off to see some pictures on net ,don't want to buy if won't fit.but probably you guys done it so I'm hoping will fit,or just cut out a little piece and modify that. thanks anyway,Tushy

 

Tushy, have you tried putting a bend in the rod? Try various bends with a light rod until you find one that works, and then make one out of a larger diameter rod (for strength) in the bend area.

Larry

 

Hi Charlie, I know you had posted a photo of your truck with an AOD on one of my questions about cross members - you wouldn't happen to have any shots of your setup with examples of how your kick-down cable is set up on your truck?

Thanks, Joe

And Tushy....you have looked at this: http://www.lokar.com/downloads/pdf-i...aod_kd_kit.pdf

and it doesn't answer the question?

I'm just getting ready myself. Joe

 

Hi Joe,just want to say sorry to not to send you a photos,but I've got some problem with engine mount too,not quite right yet and playing with gearbox mount.sorted out the propshaft,hopefully.hope yours going better than mine at the moment,Tushy

 

I don't have any photos of the kick-down cable setup but I will be taking the cab off soon for paint so I'll take some at that time.

 

I've got the 302 Ho and aod in my 56, I will post a few pics. Where exactly do you want pics from? Kick down area?

 

Here is mine at the transmission.