56 Ford F100
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56 Ford F100
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
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
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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.
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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.
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Photos by any chance?
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
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
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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
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