AOD info
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AOD info
Anyone know of books or a websites I can check out on the AOD? I'm looking for information on building one for reliability and fuel mileage. Horsepower isn't a big issue as it's going behind my 2wd 300 .
I'm Not sure if I will be building it or having it built but would like to know what I want done whichever way I go. If I decide to do it I can pick up a case at the junkyard and build it while I collect the other parts I'll need for the swap.
I have, and am, doing the Google thing but it isn't coming up with as in depth as I'd like.
I'm Not sure if I will be building it or having it built but would like to know what I want done whichever way I go. If I decide to do it I can pick up a case at the junkyard and build it while I collect the other parts I'll need for the swap.
I have, and am, doing the Google thing but it isn't coming up with as in depth as I'd like.
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Look up, Baumann, Click Click Racing, Performance automatic, and Bulkpart . com and wittrans . com for parts and manuals. look up the ATG or Transtech manuals, they cover the updates as well. I would recommend tracking down a 89+ case and build off of that.
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I get most of my tranny parts from Bulkpart. And I build my own. Our trannies are easy. Try a front drive german auto and you will swear a lot, like I did.
My Ford light truck shop manual(body/chassis/electrical) covers the AOD....
As does this book easily found on Ebay: Pic below is my copy.
and here is one on Ebay
And here is the ATSG manual
All of the trans manuals I have ever gotten do not cover upgrades. They may mention trouble areas to look for but no recommendation on parts of how to fix.
ATSG manuals are the best and industry standards, but for upgrades, the internet is about the best place for info.
My Ford light truck shop manual(body/chassis/electrical) covers the AOD....
As does this book easily found on Ebay: Pic below is my copy.
and here is one on Ebay
And here is the ATSG manual
All of the trans manuals I have ever gotten do not cover upgrades. They may mention trouble areas to look for but no recommendation on parts of how to fix.
ATSG manuals are the best and industry standards, but for upgrades, the internet is about the best place for info.
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Anyone know of books or a websites I can check out on the AOD? I'm looking for information on building one for reliability and fuel mileage. Horsepower isn't a big issue as it's going behind my 2wd 300 .
I'm Not sure if I will be building it or having it built but would like to know what I want done whichever way I go. If I decide to do it I can pick up a case at the junkyard and build it while I collect the other parts I'll need for the swap.
I have, and am, doing the Google thing but it isn't coming up with as in depth as I'd like.
I'm Not sure if I will be building it or having it built but would like to know what I want done whichever way I go. If I decide to do it I can pick up a case at the junkyard and build it while I collect the other parts I'll need for the swap.
I have, and am, doing the Google thing but it isn't coming up with as in depth as I'd like.
Make sure you know how you are going to set up the Throttle Valve cable linkage. The TV is NOT just a kick down link.
If the TV is not right you will burn up the AOD in a few miles.
Google: [AOD TV]
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Thanks for the links, I'll check out those websites, and pick up those books to. Only real mods I care about doing will be geared toward firmer shift and less slippage for fuel economy and reliability. I'm planning on running most, if not all, factory parts including the TV cable and linkage if I can find them.
Archion, is there a reason for running the 89+ case? Will that allow the use of the cable speedometer drive?
Thanks for the links, I'll check out those websites, and pick up those books to. Only real mods I care about doing will be geared toward firmer shift and less slippage for fuel economy and reliability. I'm planning on running most, if not all, factory parts including the TV cable and linkage if I can find them.
Archion, is there a reason for running the 89+ case? Will that allow the use of the cable speedometer drive?
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The 89+ case is stronger, and has had all the lube updates and bushing changes. It will allow the speedo drive, that never really changed. You will want to look at the aftermarket for better internals, especially in the friction/steel area. the "factory stuff" is not as strong sometimes. Good luck on finding a TV cable, they are becoming scarce.
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Kedwinh, will you be using a carburetor or EFI with your truck?
The 1980 - 1986 model trucks with an AOD used a TV rod. Ford later replaced the TV rod with a TV cable in 1987 when they started exclusively using electronic fuel injection with the AOD.
You will have to find the TV rod from the junkyard or a dealer, but Lokar makes an aftermarket stainless steel TV cable that works well.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LOK-KD2AODHT/
The 1980 - 1986 model trucks with an AOD used a TV rod. Ford later replaced the TV rod with a TV cable in 1987 when they started exclusively using electronic fuel injection with the AOD.
You will have to find the TV rod from the junkyard or a dealer, but Lokar makes an aftermarket stainless steel TV cable that works well.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LOK-KD2AODHT/
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When you get a torque converter for the 300 I6, make sure its the low stall torque converter for the 300/351W engine. The 302 is a high stall converter. I found out most auto part places only have the high stall converter for ALL engines.
Here's more reading info I found while figuring out my project of replacing a 302 with a 300 and using the AOD.
AOD Transmission Parts Torque converters
Here's more reading info I found while figuring out my project of replacing a 302 with a 300 and using the AOD.
AOD Transmission Parts Torque converters
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Thanks again.
I didn't realize there was a low stall converter for the 300 but will sure keep that in mind. And the Lokar TV setup looks good, always liked there stuff. Looks like I have some reading to keep me busy for awhile. I know the AOD isn't considered a very good trans but it's about the only choice for an overdrive auto for this year truck.
I didn't realize there was a low stall converter for the 300 but will sure keep that in mind. And the Lokar TV setup looks good, always liked there stuff. Looks like I have some reading to keep me busy for awhile. I know the AOD isn't considered a very good trans but it's about the only choice for an overdrive auto for this year truck.
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My AOD is into it's 12th or 13th year since being rebuilt/updated, it spent most of that time behind a healthy 357 and is still banging off shifts to this day. For best results and long life you want the latest version you can find (mid 90's) or a '90+ and then it should get all the updates and a street level shift kit to minimize wear. This trans is well known for extremely lazy cream puff like shifts and that is death to an automatic transmission, but you don't want it to chirp the tires or anything just produce firm deliberate shifts. See here for lots of AOD parts and stuff... Ford-AOD.com the ultimate AOD Transmission Perfromance Website
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85lebaront2, PM sent.
Thanks for the tips on the AOD. 12-13 years isn't bad at all, would be happy with that kind of performance. I was planning on a mild shift kit now I know it's almost mandatory. Also thinking about extra disk, if there's room for them. Had a TH350 built several years ago like that and it performed great, but that was an off road rig not a street daily driver.
Thanks for the tips on the AOD. 12-13 years isn't bad at all, would be happy with that kind of performance. I was planning on a mild shift kit now I know it's almost mandatory. Also thinking about extra disk, if there's room for them. Had a TH350 built several years ago like that and it performed great, but that was an off road rig not a street daily driver.
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As per prior post, '88-'93 from a truck or at least from behind a V8.
Additional links--you can pick up tips for mods, or buy the parts. One is Patco, a slightly different link than you've already been give above, but the best this is posting them twice costs nothing:
Baumann Electronic Controls
AOD Transmission from PATC, AOD Transmissions
(this site has some "cook book" value as they describe the parts they use in their transmissions)
Transmission Line Pressure - TCI® Auto
(this site used to be a real "cook book" of what they did to their various transmissions, but not so much anymore)
www.CKPerformance.com
Additional links--you can pick up tips for mods, or buy the parts. One is Patco, a slightly different link than you've already been give above, but the best this is posting them twice costs nothing:
Baumann Electronic Controls
AOD Transmission from PATC, AOD Transmissions
(this site has some "cook book" value as they describe the parts they use in their transmissions)
Transmission Line Pressure - TCI® Auto
(this site used to be a real "cook book" of what they did to their various transmissions, but not so much anymore)
www.CKPerformance.com
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You will have to find the TV rod from the junkyard or a dealer, but Lokar makes an aftermarket stainless steel TV cable that works well.
Lokar KD2AODHT - Lokar Hi-Tech Kickdown Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Gotta mention that I seem to recall a few people over on GrandMarq.net saying that it is hard to keep the Lokar from slipping, so watch out for that.