I drive alot of highway mile's in my 1987 E-150 van ( inline 4.9 )with the C6 3spd tranny, I was wondering what vehicle that has an 4spd AOD that would bolt up to my 4.9. So far Ive found a AOD from a late 80's ford truck, but it has a 5.0 V-8, will it still bolt on ? and is the AOD the same lenghts from Bell to tail as a C6?. what options do I have , other then the EOD from newer 4.9's.

 

AOD from any small block (302,351w,3.8 v-6, 4.9) will bolt up to your 4.9. You will have to work out the throttle valve linkage and shifter. The c6 drive shaft will not fit but its not a big problem to adjust the length and change the transmission end slip yoke.

 

kool thanks

 

Funny thing, I just completed installation on my 88 E-250 4.9 EFI.

You'll definately need:
AOD flexplate, The C6 plate will bolt up, but it's depth is WRONG.

Dipstick & tube can be from 4.9 or V8 van, V8 tube requires a small strap bracket to hold it better.

The TV cable is compatible from V8.

You'll need the "Z" bar for the shift linkage from an AOD van.

 

ahh , good to know

 

Are there any electronics involved in this swap? I seem to remember a solenoid or two on top of the original AODs. Perhaps the converter lock is electronic? Just wondering.

 

No electronics on an AOD. Just the neutral/backup switch and maybe a speed sensor.