How do you adjust the AOD on a Ford?

Turn the adjustment screw IN until 13 threads are sticking out the front of the adjuster arm. (Approx. 7/16″) 3. Start the engine with the AIR OFF and leave it OFF. 4. While the engine is idling, loosen the adjustment bolt on the arm on the side of the transmission with a 13mm socket one full turn.

Is the Ford AOD transmission factory calibrated?

B&M builds and ships a remanufactured AOD transmission with new clutches and bands, seals, and any hard parts as needed, including bushings, bearings, and roller clutches. These transmissions are factory calibrated and ready for operation.

Where is the pressure gauge on a Ford truck?

Attach a 100 psi pressure gauge to the TV port on transmission using enough flexible hose so that the gauge can be read while operating engine. See Figure 1. 2. If necessary, remove air cleaner cover and inlet tube from throttle body inlet. On light trucks and vans, remove protective cover from cable linkage, if equipped. 3.

What should the TV pressure be on a Ford AOD?

TV pressure should be 30-40 psi. For best results, set TV pressure as close to 33 psi. as possible as follows: a. Using suitable tool, pry up white toggle lever on cable adjuster located immediately behind throttle body cable mounting bracket.

How to adjust throttle cable on Ford AOD transmission?

Have someone floorboard the accelerator pedal from inside the vehicle. While the pedal is floored, push on the throttle body arm to make sure it’s bottomed against its stop (wide open). (Adjust throttle cable, if necessary). 3. While the throttle is floorboarded, lock the tab on TV adjuster. 4.

How big is the flexplate on an AOD transmission?

The AOD takes a 164-tooth AOD-specific flexplate instead of the smaller 157-tooth pieces common to the C4 and early Ford manual transmissions. Because the AOD is longer, the crossmember must position the mount farther to the rear of the vehicle to support the transmission.