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By Ted - 16 Years Ago
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This is just a poll just to get an idea of who is running an AOD transmission behind their Y and if so, what brand of adapter is being used as well as any flywheel and starter nuances that were involved.
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By uncleaud - 16 Years Ago
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I'm running a 700r4 behind my 312. I used a Wilcap adapter. It came with a new flywheel, adapter plate and high torque starter. The only little hicup I had was I had to take 1/16" off the crankshaft spacer to give the flywheel and starter a little more engagement. I may not of had to but it made me feel better. Pat at Wilcap was great to work with over the phone. All said and done it is a clean set up.
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By simplyconnected - 16 Years Ago
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gusso (5/5/2009)
...I`m in the process of putting an AOD out of a `91 Lincoln town car in my `56.
I purchased an adapter from Brensten (sp.)...
Here's the link:
BENDTSEN'S TRANSMISSION ADAPTERS
They want US$850 for a Y-Block to AOD adapter kit. - Dave
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By PF Arcand - 16 Years Ago
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The AOD supplier that advertises in YBM is the Bristol Services Co. Costa Mesa CA. 949-722-1122, o/o Gary Croan. Avail. 9 A.M -10 P.M. Pacific time. This is just info, not an endorsement.
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By Teros292 - 16 Years Ago
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I am thinking of using Bristol Services adapter for AOD some day, I really like the sound of inertia starter and I have couple of them and learned to rebuild them, at least one which is now in Hollow Machine. Just hoping that Bristol Service would have email address... And then I am making my own adaptation for C4 with Ford-o-Matic bellhousing. Only spacer between conveter and flexplate is not made yet. This has been on to do list several years.
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By 55F1Y - 16 Years Ago
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I am in the process of installing an aod from a '89 Crown Vic in my '55 F-100. I am using the Bendstens adapter. It is installed on the 292 and engine and Transmission are in the frame. Biggest challenge was replacing the rear engine mounts which were a part of the original bellhousing. I utilized the original front mount, fabricated a rear transmission mount, and utilized the side mounts (used for car applications) and fabricated some side mounts to control engine torque.
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By HT32BSX115 - 16 Years Ago
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simplyconnected (5/5/2009)
gusso (5/5/2009)
...I`m in the process of putting an AOD out of a `91 Lincoln town car in my `56.
I purchased an adapter from Brensten (sp.)...
Here's the link:
BENDTSEN'S TRANSMISSION ADAPTERS
They want US$850 for a Y-Block to AOD adapter kit. - Dave
Howdy,
I'm using the same adapter and starter for my 292 in my 55 F-600, although it's not an AOD but an E4OD.....It does take the same adapter though
It's not cheap but it is a VERY well made adapter.
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By LordMrFord - 16 Years Ago
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My Bendsen's adapter had few problems.
Flywheel's teeth was not tapered and starter's outer bearing rusted out after winter.
Starter's max 120 rpm is quite low too.
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By HT32BSX115 - 16 Years Ago
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LordMrFord (5/9/2009)
My Bendsen's adapter had few problems.
Flywheel's teeth was not tapered and starter's outer bearing rusted out after winter.
Starter's max 120 rpm is quite low too.
Well, the "flywheel" is just a standard FORD OEM flexplate. (My torque converter is for a 300cu-in 6cyl truck engine)
I haven't tried spinning my engine with the starter yet......it's an after market geared starter for some import engine I think. Does it not turn fast enough to start a "Y" reliably?
A well tuned "Y" with good compression and ignition will usually start on the first turn....
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By LordMrFord - 16 Years Ago
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HT32BSX115 (5/10/2009)
LordMrFord (5/9/2009)
My Bendsen's adapter had few problems.
Flywheel's teeth was not tapered and starter's outer bearing rusted out after winter.
Starter's max 120 rpm is quite low too.Well, the "flywheel" is just a standard FORD OEM flexplate. (My torque converter is for a 300cu-in 6cyl truck engine) I haven't tried spinning my engine with the starter yet......it's an after market geared starter for some import engine I think. Does it not turn fast enough to start a "Y" reliably? A well tuned "Y" with good compression and ignition will usually start on the first turn....
My Y is not well tuned...yet.
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By Ted - 16 Years Ago
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Thank you for all the responses. Already had an unpleasant experience with the Bendtsens adapter and it’s out of the question. The supplied starter was also an issue but Bob Bendtsen is still free to call and clear the air. There was plenty of discussion about this on the old forum. At this point, I am looking specifically for an adapter that will bolt up the Ford AOD to the Y without any bellhousing modifications while minimizing the backwards spacing of the transmission. I was really curious if there is anyone using the adapter that may have been produced by Hollywood Automotive located in Missouri. One of these was on display at Columbus a few years back and used a modified SBF flywheel in conjunction with an unmodified SBF starter.
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By Unibodyguy - 16 Years Ago
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I would really like to put one in my 57 F100. But being a truck and the mounting tabs/ears on the the truck set up, was wondering if anybody knew of a "truck" set up. I sure like th idea though of the 2000 rpm @ 70 mph. Michael
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By Teros292 - 16 Years Ago
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Unibodyguy, have you thought the Bristol Service method? It uses ford-o-matic bellhousing and ford-o-matic truck bellhousing might be possible to use.
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By HT32BSX115 - 16 Years Ago
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There was plenty of discussion about this on the old forum.
Ted,
can you post the link to the "old forum" so I can read it?
Thanks,
Rick
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By ejstith - 16 Years Ago
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There's a guy here in Tallahassee that is putting an AOD in his Customline Victoria, like mine, I'll let you know what he did when he gets it done.
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By MoonShadow - 16 Years Ago
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I've been happy with my Bendtsens adapter. The solenoid did fail in one season and I had to replace it. The starter is a Mitsubishi made for Scrubs. Supposedly many of the high torque starters from the big speed shops will work but I didn't check the bolt patterns to be sure. Biggest part for me was making a new tailshaft mount and drive shaft. I used a Lokar shift cable to my existing shifter. It works about 95%. I still need to do some grinding to get all the way into 1st. Chuck in NH
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By Ted - 16 Years Ago
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HT32BSX115 (5/11/2009)
There was plenty of discussion about this on the old forum. Ted, can you post the link to the "old forum" so I can read it? Thanks, Rick Sorry Rick. Access to the old site was lost when this newer site was forced to do an emergency move to a different server.
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By HT32BSX115 - 16 Years Ago
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I think I misunderstood, I thought that was a different forum that was still up.
No problem!
Ted (5/13/2009)
HT32BSX115 (5/11/2009)
There was plenty of discussion about this on the old forum. Ted, can you post the link to the "old forum" so I can read it? Thanks, Rick Sorry Rick. Access to the old site was lost when this newer site was forced to do an emergency move to a different server.
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By Unibodyguy - 16 Years Ago
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Tero, I tried to contact Bristol several times through thte mail or via phone and never was able to get through or get any kind of responce. Don't know if anybody else has had this problem with him or not. Michael
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