Hey Everybody!
I have been pretty busy with work and a little free time to plug away at my AOD tranny rebuild.
Still bummed that I didn't get to Doc's, but that's water under the bridge now.
I haven't posted much on the build thread, because...well...how much is there to post about a stock rebuilt motor...and I am almost done with the tranny...
I actually have enjoyed the tranny rebuild..I have done alot of upgrades to it.
But won't feel success until it moves the truck down the road and back.
I will be explaining more on that after its together.
I want it done and closed up. I wouldn't mind taking it to a shop and have it checked. I'm not even sure I can do that..
So anyways...I just wanted to keep in touch!

 

I would think you could have it dynoed at well equipped tranny shop. Since you did the work they'd probably have you sign a waiver so it blows apart they won't be liable.

 

Hey Jeff,
Fingers crossed over here for your AOD! You have the satisfaction
of doing it yourself - go for it. Just get the pressure right on the TV cable! I'd check that one 3 times before starting up.

Oh yea - Hi Jeff!

Ben in Austin

 

well i was beginning to think we'd lost another one ............. at least your making some progress there jeffro . every time i get started lately i have something come up or a lack of funds it seems ( due to the issues i told you about before ) . started to clean up the garage some more , and clean and paint some smaller parts last sunday and dain another soccer game and such for the grandkids ............... cab is still in the shop . maybe sometime i'll get to run along the road with you and others ............ oh and dainnit it got cold out and i'm just not ready for this !!!!!

 

It takes some courage to even attempt an automatic rebuild. I applaud you. I did a powerglide years ago. It came out okay but I was on pins and needles until it actually moved the car. The PG was pretty simple but I don't think I would attempt an AOD. Wish you the best outcome!

 

Hey Jeff,

I'm glad you're still chipping away at the truck!!

Go for it....be sure to pour a quart or so of the right kind of ATF into the torque converter before you put it in....you'll get the fluid pumping a lot faster that way.

My progress has come to a grinding halt....work is busy and we've had stuff going on just about every weekend. I hope I can get out there on Saturday afternoon to work on my rear shock mounts!!

Dan

 

I had AO4D rebuild at trans shop I had to bring it back to fix there sh-ty work for the next 19 weeks . I would pick up my on Friday and return on Monday for 19 weeks on the last time I pick it up I drove straight to a nought shop to pull the trans and rebuild it . In total that trans cost my over $6000. I took then to court and won ,guess what you never see the money so what good is court if you win and lose at the same time...so if I had to have tans rebuild I think I would do it myself

 

Hello Jeff, big "RIGHT ON" for doing the AOD, I know what you meen about not feeling success untill it moves the truck. My C4 is still sitting on my bench, done, waiting for me to get healthy enough to put it in. Its ok the old one still works. Its good to see your post.

 

Good to hear from you Jeff
From what I understand the key to an automatic tranny rebuild is cleanliness. Let me know how it turns out. I'm contemplating buying a 97 F-350 4x4 with bad tranny and was toying with the idea of tackling the rebuild.

Good luck
Bobby

 

Hi Bob! No dyno, just tell me if it works or not.

I will, for sure, have that cable set right! Hi Ben!

Still here Kevin! Ain't goin anywhere! Them Grandkids are awesome cuz you can give them back when you've had enough! But thats hard to achieve.
Now I now why Old guys have the cool rides! It takes forever to get them done! HaHa!

Courage no, I figure it's no good the way it is. Tear it open and learn something! I bet it's not much different than the PG. Thanks Vern!

Still chipping Dan! Just being thorough, careful, and clean doin the tranny.
10-4 on the ATF...thanks

That is really unfortunate you had to go through an expensive mess like that.
And it's true...who really won...
I love to learn, but that is the wrong way...ouch!
Thanks!

hang in there Jim! I was glad when you decided to rebuild the C-4.
Something to be proud of, for sure!

Cleanliness and patience...maybe more of the second. Yes I have spent so much time on cleanliness....Pretty cool to have clean hands after rebuilding one! Vaseline is used for assembly and it keeps your hands soft. I can't stress the fact...there are some razor sharp edges in there...

Good to hear from ya'll !

 

Hey Jeff glad to see you back up an fixin'. Almost sled time, don't diss the Yamaha's. They need lovin' too, Take care Bud

 

Hi Grant!
That's wierd!!! i was thinking about our sled conversation, yesterday!
I am gonna be digging into those soon! I need a ride!

 

Well, if we get some good white, I may have to load my sled in one of our truck's and have the driver drop me off in Pekin an we can go for a blast.

 

It's snowin here as we speak

 

Sorry fella's for the Hijack