School me on AOD

[Order 66]

I have an 86GT w/AOD

Are there any other year AOD's that will fit my car.

Man, restroration is confusing as hell.

Thanks, Joe.

[FoxChassis]

Is yours missing? If so, be careful what you get another one from because the tailshaft can be longer. The Mustang/Capri has a shorter tailshaft than say, Fox Lincolns. The tailshaft can be changed, though.

There were no other AODs that were stronger, if that's what you're getting at. Only a few parts were, e.g. "A" overdrive servo in '92/'93 trucks and Thunderbird SCs. Now there are (factory and or aftermarket) parts that can be changed or added that will up what the transmission will withstand...input and output shafts, OD servo, clutches, etc.

[Order 66]

Mine is still in. I need to keep it installed so the car can be driven to shops (not towed).

Basically, I want to buy another AOD to have re-built. But I don't know what years are interchangable.

Thank you.

[LeeH]

Mine is still in. I need to keep it installed so the car can be driven to shops (not towed).

Basically, I want to buy another AOD to have re-built. But I don't know what years are interchangable.

Thank you.

Any Mustang AOD up to 93, The SN95 cars got the AODE which you dont want. There are ways to mix and match parts between the AOD/AODE/4R70W to make it stronger such as the mechanical diode and some of the clutch drums etc.

[Order 66]

Thank guys, Got a line on one in Jersey!

[sspmustang]

There's an excellent article here:

http://www.tccoa.com/articles/tranny...on/page1.shtml

[LeeH]

There's an excellent article here:

http://www.tccoa.com/articles/tranny...on/page1.shtml

Yep those articles were written by Jerry W. He was an engineer at Ford on the 4R70W. I built an AODE as per his article and never had any problems with it.

[Order 66]

Wow, that article is very comprehensive. Thanks


I picked up the tranny yesterday and it is scheduled to be built sometime this week. Thanks again guys.

[slow84lx]

another option is to use a 4R70W from a '99 or later V-6 Mustang and use a Baumanator electric controller. Little more upfront cost but an improved, stronger version of the AOD. Should cost a little less to rebuild a 4R70W than it takes to build a really strong AOD.

There is some good AOD information in the forums on this site:
http://www.clickclickracing.com/forums/

Good luck with yours.

Jonathan