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.

What should spacing be for Ford AOD transmission?

The T86L-70332-A gauge tool is 10 mm in thickness, which means the cable end and adjuster should be 10 mm (25/64 inch) apart. You can make this tool yourself using flat washers stacked to this thickness and achieve the correct spacing, which should yield 33-psi pressure. Then test-drive and pay close attention to shift quality and timing.

Where is the transmission adaptor on a Ford Big Block?

Adaptor kits are available for both the FE- and 385-series Ford big-blocks. Keep in mind these adapter kits alter the transmission mount location by 1 to 2 inches toward the rear of the vehicle.

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.

How to install intermediate clutch piston in Ford?

Perform the intermediate clutch piston installation with great care to protect the inner and outer seals. Use a seal lip manipulation tool with a close eye on the seal status. Seal distortion or tearing is unacceptable. Use plenty of transmission assembly lube to install the pump perimeter seal.

What do I need to overhaul my AOD transmission?

A complete AOD overhaul kit from TCI Automotive includes fresh clutch frictions and steel plates, along with gaskets, seals, and a new filter. These items, coupled with AODE/4R70W hard parts such as bearings, bushings, and thrust washers from TCI, make the AOD ready for real power. Install a new bushing and seal in the tailshaft housing.

Do you need a dust cover for an AOD transmission?

The AOD and C4 transmissions use different block plates primarily because they are different transmissions with two different-size flexplates. This means you need an AOD-specific block plate and dust cover for the 164-tooth flexplate.

When to use full throttle on AOD transmission?

If the TV cable is not connected the transmission will default to full TV pressure. If TV pressure is full shifts will only occur at the wide open throttle shift point, which is usually around 4900 RPM. This means that even at light throttle you would have to get to 4900 RPM to get a 1-2 shift.

Do you need crossmember for Ford AOD transmission?

Because the AOD is longer than the C4, you need a special crossmember and related parts available from suppliers such as California Pony Cars, PATC, Mustangs Plus, California Mustang, and a host of others if you have a vintage Mustang or Cougar.

What causes AOD transmission to not shift out of first gear?

If the governor is sticking it will cause a delayed, or no upshift, depending on how bad the condition causing the sticking is. If the 1-2 shift valve is stuck, and will not stroke, the transmission will not shift out of first gear. I just put an 85 AOD transmission in a 1995 F150.

Is the Ford AOD transmission a performance transmission?

They are even confident that the Ford AOD transmission can be the performance transmission of the 21st century.

What’s the AOD ratio on a 1992 Ford truck?

Some SVO-tuned Mustangs and some 1992 and ’93 trucks came with a wide-range AOD, which had these ratios: 1st, 2.84:1; 2nd, 1.55:1; 3rd, 1.00:1; OD, 0.67:1; Reverse, 2.00:1.

Can a C-4 transmission be installed with an AOD?

Installing the AOD in place of the earlier C-4 will involve moving the crossmember back about two inches and drilling new holes for the transmission mount so the crossmember does not interfere with the oil pan or the tailshaft mounting bolts. Some full-size passenger cars have a crossmember that has two sets of holes for the transmission mount.

What kind of transmission does a Ford truck use?

Probably one of the most popular transmission exchanges that are being performed on ’60s and ’70s Ford cars and trucks involves using the Ford AOD or automatic overdrive. The AOD was used originally on ’80s and early-’90s Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products and in the F-series pickups and E-series vans as well.

How does the AOD work on a Ford unlimited?

The AOD uses a hollow two piece input shaft (one shaft inside the other) for lock-up purposes and requires a specific torque converter. This arrangement is used to bypass the converter torque multiplication in higher gears (60% in third and 100% in overdrive) for better fuel economy.

Is the Ford AOD transmission the king of performance?

There is the Ford AOD (automatic overdrive) transmission on one hand, and the Turbo 400 (TH400), on the other. However, car enthusiasts may be quick to settle for the Turbo 400 due to the popular belief that it is the king of performance transmission. Nonetheless, a good number of car fanatics who have been in the game for decades think otherwise.

Why did I change my transmission to AOD?

The main reason for the transmission swap was to gain the benefits of the AOD’s 0.675:1 overdrive gear (lower cruise RPM and increased MPG). The car in question is powered by a mild 302 (600 CFM Holley, dual plane intake, mild cam, dual exhausts) and, before the swap, had a perfectly good C4 transmission.

How does an AOD change the transmission mount?

Keep in mind these adapter kits alter the transmission mount location by 1 to 2 inches toward the rear of the vehicle. An AOD behind an FE or 385 makes the transmission package 1 to 2 inches longer because you’re adding 1 to 2 inches to the bellhousing through the thickness of the adapters.

What’s the difference between a C6 and an AOD?

If you’re going from a C6 to an AOD in a big-block application, the differences are even more significant because you’re going to need an adaptor kit. This is B&M’s Street/Strip AOD transmission (PN 114501) with 2.40:1 first gear, 1.47:1 second gear, and .67:1 overdrive.

Is the Ford AOD transmission factory calibrated?