The ratio of the linkage is what needs to be right and it will work perfect.
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From: taylor usa
John, I was outlining the components I am using while trying to make this work. The tranny is from an 88 towncar and the column is from a 79 f150, you're right the "power steering" is irrelevant to this topic. The linkage, is between the column and the tranny used to change the gear. The linkage is binding so I have been considering just putting a standard trans in.
You did answer my question though, thank you.
I may look at the aerostar floor shifter if I can't get the binding cleard up.
Scott
You did answer my question though, thank you.
I may look at the aerostar floor shifter if I can't get the binding cleard up.
Scott
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Originally Posted by sgreen
John, I was outlining the components I am using while trying to make this work. The tranny is from an 88 towncar and the column is from a 79 f150, you're right the "power steering" is irrelevant to this topic. The linkage, is between the column and the tranny used to change the gear. The linkage is binding so I have been considering just putting a standard trans in.
You did answer my question though, thank you.
I may look at the aerostar floor shifter if I can't get the binding cleard up.
Scott
You did answer my question though, thank you.
I may look at the aerostar floor shifter if I can't get the binding cleard up.
Scott
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The C6/C4 shifter setup all the way down to where the cable attaches should work for an AOD. An AOD would be a great trans.
As for the manual....never seen a TALL STICK T5, might have to stick with the M5
As for the manual....never seen a TALL STICK T5, might have to stick with the M5
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From: KCMO
most column shift Auto's have a linkage that points up, where floor shift (tbird/coug/stang) units point down.
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Originally Posted by 1965F100
An AOD would be a great trans.
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yes - 80-85 IMHO the AOD was a hunk of crap basicaly directly related to poor valve body calibrations and poor engineering of many internal parts.
The 1989-1993 AOD's are 400HP tough and pretty reliable due to some more inteligence on the internals and ESPECIALLY the Valve body. The early years really gave the AOD a bad rap, when accualy once you put some TLC into on, they are very damn nice trans.
Considering I build 1000HP capable drag race versions that still have OD, I would say the trans made a complete turn around - BUT STILL the bad reputation follows them around.
Fine for me, more business.
The 1989-1993 AOD's are 400HP tough and pretty reliable due to some more inteligence on the internals and ESPECIALLY the Valve body. The early years really gave the AOD a bad rap, when accualy once you put some TLC into on, they are very damn nice trans.
Considering I build 1000HP capable drag race versions that still have OD, I would say the trans made a complete turn around - BUT STILL the bad reputation follows them around.
Fine for me, more business.
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88 was the last year they used the 3/4 accumulator that was notorious for being leaky and binding - leading to OD band failure. A simple VB upgrade is the solution, and for a truck I would consider nothing less than an A overdrive servo for better holding power. I would also suggest shift kit of some kind.
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From: taylor usa
now you got me wondering if I should just cut to the chase and drop a standard in. I did put a shift kit in this, so maybe that will help. When I get it on the road I will take it down and get the tv cable adjusted correctly.