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You are much better off finding a later model unit, preferrably 89 up. There were many case and lubrication upgrades. The best would be out of a 93 5.0 truck or van, it also had the beefier internals. Dont be surprised if most shops want to charge you @1500 just for a bench job.
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You are much better off finding a later model unit, preferrably 89 up. There were many case and lubrication upgrades. The best would be out of a 93 5.0 truck or van, it also had the beefier internals. Dont be surprised if most shops want to charge you @1500 just for a bench job.
And would putting one from an 89+ be 100% plug and play compared to an older model such as an 86?
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You will need to either save the output shaft or find one, they are 4WD peculiar. You will also need the shift lever from the older one if you go newer than 91, 92 up F series and Bronco went to cable shifter.
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I was figuring if he had 4wd, he would look for a 4wd trans. The output shaft swap requires complete disassembly. With the expection of the shift lever it is a direct swap. If you are scavenging 2wd's in a pile, be mindful of the lengths of the transmission, some cars had a shorter output shaft and tailhousing. Remeber to flush the trans cooler and put in a new convertor.
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Why would anyone ever go to a transmission shop when top end AOD rebuilds are $1,250 with free shipping?
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Why would anyone ever go to a transmission shop when top end AOD rebuilds are $1,250 with free shipping?
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Originally Posted by 82 F150
Is it worth paying to have an 82 AOD rebuilt, and does anyone know a good quote for one?
I was told by my friend who owns a transmission shop that it is very important to flush the radiator transmission cooler and lines out before installing the new rebuilt transmission. The reason being is because metal particles from the old transmission will be trapped inside, and you do not want to reintroduce that into your newly rebuilt transmission.
Also, make sure your throttle valve rod set correctly! The throttle valve rod (or cable, on later models) directly controls line pressure on the AOD. It is a gold colored metal bar that is located on your carburetor throttle arm and connects to the transmission. If the TV rod isn't hooked up and set correctly, you can completely destroy your newly rebuilt transmission in a couple of miles!
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I just took the AOD out of my truck two days ago & replaced it with a C6.
For someone driving long distance/high speed, the overdrive would make rebuilding an AOD worthwhile for fuel economy, (if an axle change isn't practical); but for slower and/or heavier duty use, I really think the C6 is the best choice.....much more durable without expensive modifying, much cheaper to rebuild when finally necessary, & simple operation (I like low-tech, high-reliability
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I know the C6 doesn't have a lock-up converter, but an AOD modified for abuse doesn't either.
There is also the false impression that AOD's are lighter in weight than C6's, but in fact they weigh slightly (around 10lb) more.
Power consumption of both is pretty nasty compared to a manual, or even a C4.
For someone driving long distance/high speed, the overdrive would make rebuilding an AOD worthwhile for fuel economy, (if an axle change isn't practical); but for slower and/or heavier duty use, I really think the C6 is the best choice.....much more durable without expensive modifying, much cheaper to rebuild when finally necessary, & simple operation (I like low-tech, high-reliability
). I know the C6 doesn't have a lock-up converter, but an AOD modified for abuse doesn't either.
There is also the false impression that AOD's are lighter in weight than C6's, but in fact they weigh slightly (around 10lb) more.
Power consumption of both is pretty nasty compared to a manual, or even a C4.
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Well I'm not really wanting to hot rod, just my daily driver you know.
Eventually I want to put a/c back in it. Oh and I wasn't able to finish installation of the motor and trans but maybe tomorrow after work, can't wait
Eventually I want to put a/c back in it. Oh and I wasn't able to finish installation of the motor and trans but maybe tomorrow after work, can't wait
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Why would anyone ever go to a transmission shop when top end AOD rebuilds are $1,250 with free shipping?
AOD Transmission Remanufactured Heavy Duty Performance 4x4
AOD Transmission Remanufactured Heavy Duty Performance 4x4