AOD Rebuild
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AOD Rebuild
Well the ole-lady burnt my forward clutches in my 1985 F-150...
Now my questions is, is the AOD (2wd) self rebuildable (i have no special tools) or should i take it into a shop.
I would like to try it, but dont wanna mess it up, you understand what i mean.
Another question i have is where to get a rebuild kit that covers everything. Not to mention i wanna get a shift kit too, as to eliminate excessive shifting and have it hold gears longer.
I use the truck as a cruiser, no towing and if there was it would be VERY light. 302 EFI in it.
Now my questions is, is the AOD (2wd) self rebuildable (i have no special tools) or should i take it into a shop.
I would like to try it, but dont wanna mess it up, you understand what i mean.
Another question i have is where to get a rebuild kit that covers everything. Not to mention i wanna get a shift kit too, as to eliminate excessive shifting and have it hold gears longer.
I use the truck as a cruiser, no towing and if there was it would be VERY light. 302 EFI in it.
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You need various sizes of snap ring pliers for sure, a pair of slide hammers make pullin the front pump off very easy. You will need a standing foot controlled spring compressor unless you have a light duty arbor press. I cant remember if the AOD needs any other special tools. But if you want to upgrade it look for a Transmission shop that is known for good work. or just specifically does performance mods.
They can get every single part for just a rebuild or upgrade. The AOD might have a package where you can get a kit that has a couple more friction plates and steel plates for the clutch drum and some other parts required for handling more horsepower. I berely remember how the AOD went when i took it down in school. I'd just go to a shop and get it done with someone who has experience ya know. But if it has an adjustable modulator you can delay shifting by a turn of a screw or lengths of differant pins you can do yourself.
If it would be your first time doing something of this sort, get a easy trans for cheap like C4 or GM TH350 those are easy transmissions for practicing on. Get a Motor or Chiltons transmission manual that will guide you through the teardown and build up.
They can get every single part for just a rebuild or upgrade. The AOD might have a package where you can get a kit that has a couple more friction plates and steel plates for the clutch drum and some other parts required for handling more horsepower. I berely remember how the AOD went when i took it down in school. I'd just go to a shop and get it done with someone who has experience ya know. But if it has an adjustable modulator you can delay shifting by a turn of a screw or lengths of differant pins you can do yourself.
If it would be your first time doing something of this sort, get a easy trans for cheap like C4 or GM TH350 those are easy transmissions for practicing on. Get a Motor or Chiltons transmission manual that will guide you through the teardown and build up.
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i dont wanna just do it for fun, i wanna rebuild the one in my truck that has the forward clutches burnt, lol.
Im thinking tho, since ive never had any problems with it before i canjust replace the clutch system, and then get a shift kit (which i need anyways) and i should be good. I dont plan on building a monster motor in front of this tranny, just a mild street truck. No big motor mods, its my cruiser.
Im thinking tho, since ive never had any problems with it before i canjust replace the clutch system, and then get a shift kit (which i need anyways) and i should be good. I dont plan on building a monster motor in front of this tranny, just a mild street truck. No big motor mods, its my cruiser.
