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We no longer recommend or provide support for aod buildsswaps other than specifically for our valve body kit. Disassembly is a forensics study to learn why a transmission failed. I also found out that a standard friction od band would be better than a. Aod transmission high performance rebuild kit 19801993 kevlar band 2wd filter, top selling aod transmission high performance rebuild kit at lowest prices. That being said, i am still very nervous about the whole thing. Allow the fluid to drain overnight with the pan removed if you can. If you plan to rebuild, modify or enhance the performance of your ford automatic transmission, you have come to the right store. Car tech sa279 howto rebuild trans book, ford aod, aode. Aod high performance race transmission 2wd i have this transmission behind a 351w making 475 hp and 480 lbfeet of torque. Oregon performance transmission is proud to offer this master rebuild kit for the ford aod 4 speed automatic transmission.
I have read on some threads that a good rebuild kit would consist of borg warner clutches and raybestos steels. If you have the tools and the know how to rebuild your automatic transmission, then this performance automatic rebuild kit is perfect for you. May 09, 2009 about a year ago, i had a transmission shop rebuild an aod transmission out of an 83 econoline e150 with a 302. The aod first hit the market as the premiere domestic automatic overdrive transmission, with four speeds.
Make sure you all of the information on these popular engines that is required by ordering cartechs how to rebuild 4. Last march, i purchased a 65 fastback powered by a 525 hp 408w and backed up by a tci aod. Rebuilding the aod, aode, 4r70w book by cartech books is written by george reid. How much on average does it cost for a complete rebuild with new seals and everything. All in all it is a great book to start with but i think youll still need a good ole ford book to really get a feel for the job.
The aod was used in rear axle drive ford cars and trucks from 1980 to 1991 as well as 9293 in trucks, mustangs and tbirds. So, before tackling that ford aod transmission rebuild, grab a copy of ford aod transmissions. Heavy duty aod transmission, performance aod transmission. Built mostly for small block engines, our aod transmissions arent just topoftheline. Cartech 14995z literature book ford aod transmissions. All the seals, gaskets and clutches you need to bring your transmission back to life. Transgo ford aod shift kit lincoln mercury automatic transmission sk aod. Part 2 of our aod build last time we showed us stripping the transmission down.
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This aode4r70w rebuild kit is perfect for performance streetstrip applications. Learn more about aod 198093 racing master deluxe overhaul rebuild kit. Upgrading fords automatic overdrive transmission 5. However, if you really want to understand automatic transmission function, you can perform the rebuild at home. Aod hp rebuild kit high performance raybestos stage 3 overhaul box set automatic transmission ford. The aod for automatic overdrive is a fourspeed automatic transmission with overdrive. Usually included are all the bands, clutches, seals, sealing rings, gaskets and a filter and drain plug. Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w, author george reid walks you through the process stepbystep, from. Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w walks you through the rebuild process stepbystep, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to. Depending on what type of kit you buy, it should come with at least new steels and frictions. Aod monsterinabox transmission rebuild kit, ford aod rebuild.
Atsg aod rebuild manual automatic transmission service overhaul techtran book ford lincoln mercury. The relatively weak aod can be enhanced for performance use in varying degrees. Our aod heavy duty rebuild kit includes everything you will need to perform a quality rebuild on your tranmission. Ford aod high performance rebuild kit with direct clutch ppk stage 2 19801990. Aod,ford,technical manuals,atsg books,updates videos. About a year ago, i had a transmission shop rebuild an aod. On average how much does it cost to completely rebuild a ford.
Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w walks you through the rebuild process stepbystep, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper reinstallation and road testing. By leaving second gear off the shift pattern some cynics speculate for cost reasons, the aod has been doomed to languish on the performance. This is a high performance nonelectronic 4r70w transmission. If not a high hp application just rebuild the aod and add the 4r70w direct drum with the diode and the aode sunshell and good rebuild kit. We supply adapter solutions that allow fitment of your lentech modified ford overdrive to various engines, with equally good results. Ford aod aode 4r70w rebuild repair automatic transmission. Performance modifications are also covered, as well.
Follow this book carefully, pay close attention to all the details, and you can achieve great success rebuilding your ford aod. The aode4r70w valve body provides a reliable and consistent platform for calibration upgrades and the baumann engineering recalpro aode4r70w valve body recalibration kit provides a means to custom calibrate the. What emerged was a transmission that could handle more horsepower and torque than was originally thought. Ford aode 4r70w automatic transmission rebuild manual. Aod transmission high performance rebuild kit 19801993. Ford aode4r70w super master transmission performance. First offered in full sized ford cars and trucks in 1979, this transmission quickly found its way into the ever popular 5. More step by step in the process would have been nice as well. Aod 198093 racing master deluxe overhaul rebuild kit the kit includes. Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w, a book by george reid, isbn. The ford aod transmission rebuild repair manual will easily become your goto for managing one of the manufacturers most noted trans. The only aod specific tools i used were a set of seal installers, of which two were useless. These max performance kits are not only perfect for freshening up your existing transmission but upgrading it to the next level of performance.
Rebuild kits free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Automatic transmission rebuild kits summit racing equipment. Drivetrain 4r70w internal swap mustang forums at stangnet. Details about ford aod aode 4r70w rebuild repair automatic transmission manual manual book. This ed three dvd set or five online sections has more than four hours of detailed how to instructions on the ford aod transmission.
Please excuse us while were in the process of building our new web store. Its the first step to getting the finest performance out of your aod transmission every time. Details about ford aod aode 4r70w rebuild repair automatic transmission manual. It showed up packaged very neatly and since it was around christmas, it was spruced up with christmas decorations. The monsterinabox transmission rebuild kit for the aod is available for ford vehicles. Aod rebuild kit new and used car and truck parts and. We have assembled a line of performance rebuild kits that have the parts needed to freshen up or rebuild the most common rear wheel drive transmissions used in performance vehicles today. Ford aod transmission rebuild manual on cd 19801991 atsg. Aod transmission seals, aod transmission parts, aod transmission rebuild kits.
If you do rebuild the aod, id bet it is actually simpler and has less parts than a th350. Aod specific upgrades for improved performance and durability. You can use this manual to rebuild the 4r70w transmission, just remember the that any references to the gear ratios are correct for the aod e only. In this ford yblock stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance book. Speedometer gear calculator, speedometer gear calculator below read more. The transmission book is a first class manual compared to their other books.
Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w sa. It keeps the aod on the torque converter in torque multiplication mode. The ford aod transmission was the first domestic produced automatic overdrive transmission. High performance aode stg1 with or wo od for ev conversions.
You wont find a more complete selection of aod 4r70 products anywhere. The least expensive online catalog for all your aod rebuild kit needs. 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. Disconnect the cooler lines and allow them to drain. The aod rebuild is a task i think anyone with some mechanical ability could do. Rebuild trans book, ford aod, aode, 4r70w made by car tech books, for. To rebuild an aod, aode, or 4r70wseries transmission, you must first remove it from the vehicle.
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I also strongly recommend a baumann valve body and shift kit. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Found within the kit are all the parts you need to make your transmission. Techtips how to disassemble ford aod transmissions. My 92 gt aod transmission needs a rebuild,anybody know much roughly what it would cost for a standard rebuild and a performance rebuild. Aod transmission high performance race transmission 2wd. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ford aod transmissions. Jegs aod performance transmission for 19801993 ford 289, 302, 351w, 351c. May be easier to just put the 4r70w and run a trans controller. Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w, author george reid walks you through the process stepbystep, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper reinstallation, and road testing. Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w ebook written by george reid. This transmission comes with a high performance superior posi shift pac for firmer shifts and more holding power.
Ford aod transmission master rebuild kit from alto stage 3. I purchased the tech manual for the aodaode transmission and have done a lot of research while waiting for this to. Plagued with soft shifts and poor reliability,the aod was not originally designed with performance in mind. The bulletproof ford aod transmission gearstar performance. Mustang aod max performance rebuild kit 9093 pakt53701.
Performance automatic has carefully assembled a line of performance rebuild kits specifically designed for your ford car or truck equipped with a 198489 aod transmission. Ford special tools aod, aode, 4r70w etc extension seal installer part no. Performance automatic recognized the future potential of this transmission and quickly went about redesigning the hydraulic circuits. The gearset design is based on the ford x automatic transmissions used during the 1950s, 60s. Introduced in 1980, it was fords first fourspeed automatic overdrive transmission. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. We have been adding products as we have the chance to. Automatic transmission rebuild kits aod transmission. The key here is to take sharp, wellfocused images and liberal notes during each phase of disassembly. This is a firstever book covering the ford overdrive transmission models. This book is a perfect addition to the workbench or library for anyone with an aod transmission in their vehicle, or are an enthusiast looking to get the great benefits of having one. Ford aod transmissions by george reid book read online. Im making a hot rod and now just got the unit running. Apr 30, 2011 on average how much does it cost to completely rebuild a ford c4 trans.
Stock and highperformance rebuilds workbench howto. Mustang aod max performance rebuild kit 8489 pakt53700. Performance benefits can be realized from every feature in the recalpro aod or aode4r70w valve body recalibration kit. Performance automatic has carefully assembled a line of performance rebuild kits specifically designed for your 19901993 ford mustangs aod transmission. Most higher end rebuild kits will include a new shift kit as well. How to disassemble ford aod transmissions cartech books. Aod hp rebuild kit high performance raybestos stage 3. High performance ao3 aod stage2 electric motor conversions. Unfollow aod rebuild kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Pro streetstrip 4stb aod weod big block ford except fe. The down side is inefficiency, higher operating temperatures, and reduced fuel economy. Sonnax is an industry leader in the cutting edge design, manufacture and distribution of the highest quality products to the automotive aftermarket, commercial vehicle industries, and industrial sectors utilizing drivetrain technology.
Heres an aod with the onepiece input shaft, which does the work of both primary and secondary input shafts. If you still plan to pursue the aod route, i would strongly recommend the rebuild include all of the upgraded aode4r70w parts including the solid input shaft and low ratio gearset. Aod rebuild kit ford automatic transmission master. In stock and ready to ship at global transmission parts. Order a cartech ford aod transmissions book from cj pony parts today. Resembling the hydraulically controlled aod, even the seasoned professional with the highest level of experience would admit to turning a page to research a fact or two. Rebuilding and modifying the aod, aode and 4r70w is your complete guide for managing any ford aod transmission rebuild any research or work youre planning for your overdrive model shouldnt be started until you have this book in your hands. Max performance kits we have assembled a line of performance rebuild kits that have the parts needed to freshen up or rebuild the most common rear wheel drive transmissions used in performance vehicles today. Aod master rebuild kit monster transmission youtube.
Because you want a clean job with a minimum of fuss, drain all fluids from the transmission sump and torque converter. Ford aod transmission master rebuild kit from alto stage 1 19801990. In this video we show our head re builder ian putting new frictions, steels and seals into the internal parts of the. It features a heavy duty casing, it is fully adjustable, and was designed by performance automatic for the aod to be a direct upgrade for your factory cable. I have the book from hayes, it is a very very good manual. Buy aod 198093 racing master deluxe overhaul rebuild kit. Ford automatic transmission rebuild manuals the motor. Author george reid also shares insightful information on performance modifications, as well as an. Ford aod transmission master rebuild kit from alto stage 4. Watch how to rebuild the ford aod transmission online vimeo. This 1957vintage 292 block is the raw material for the performance yblock engine build. Highperformance differentials, axles, and drivelines. Rebuilding an aod, aode, or 4r70w has always been perceived as a.
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