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By Apache - 16 Years Ago
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Anyone who is running and AOD, Are you running it column mounted, or are you running it to a floor shifter?
I woudl make it easy and run it to a cable operated B&M.. But IMHO it doesn't look vintage/classic, and I have a bench and am worried about that.
Would love everyone's opinions
I also heard that if you try to column mount it it won't like up the the park,reverse,Drive, etc?
I basically need a step by step and price if ya don't mind?? :-D
I wanna make sure i'm doing the right thing, I don't want the Floor mount shifter to be my only option :'(..
PICS WOULD BE AWSOME AS WELL!!!
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By Apache - 16 Years Ago
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To the top ;-)
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By ronsplace - 16 Years Ago
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William--I'm also looking into an AOD swap for my '56 club sedan and want to keep the shifter on the column. I currently have a C4 which I really like around town, but after taking a 500 mile road trip in the car recently, I now realize how nice an AOD would be. I'm researching the same issues as you and thought it would be nice to check in with you. I'll pass on any info I come up with, and I'd appreciate hearing about anything you discover. At this point I don't even know which AOD is best for my project, or if it can be shoe-horned into a Club Sedan (most of the swaps I've seen involve F-100 trucks). Thanks, Ron
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By montego_gto - 16 Years Ago
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I run an AOD in my '69 Montego behind a 302. I insisted on using the column shift to keep the look original. I've got quite a few pics if you're interested. Nick
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By Don Woodruff - 16 Years Ago
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I also have a 69 Montego and am very interested in any pics and how-to for the swap. I have an AOD from a 86 Merc I plan to use.
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By sundance241 - 16 Years Ago
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Apache , I have a 700 R behind a 292 in my 56 victoria , conected to the original column shift............I am just south of Tampa , come look at it if you want................Sam West Central Florida
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By bird55 - 16 Years Ago
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I'll just throw this out there.
I have an AOD in my bird and figured out how to run the STOCK floor shift and make it all work.
Looks stock upstairs.
So I don't see why you couldn't figure out the way to mod the column shift also. You could also check with Lokar as they do make a column shifter setup that you could maybe get some parts from? Just don't expect the indicator to line up, of course!
You at least have room to run linkage and such as a tbird does not and is very tight in clearance all around.
You will LOVE the high end.
I actually need to get a new rear gearset as mine is a stock 3.31. Around town it wants to lope too much so I don't use od. On the Hiway 70-75 is 1800-1900rpm. Engine is barely workin! Much more versatile car now.
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By montego_gto - 16 Years Ago
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Guys, I used a Lokar column shift rod kit and the AOD sector kit when installing the AOD in my Merc. Now my D and OD hover right around either the left half or the right half of the D on my column indicator. Lokar also supplied the TV cable kit and throttle cable spring and bracket kit. Their stuff is really nice. Nick
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By montego_gto - 16 Years Ago
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Almost forgot to mention the gears; I swapped out the 3.00:1 gear set and installed a 3.70:1 gear set. With my 14" 60 series rear tires, i hit about 2500 rpms in overdrive with torque convertor locked up all at 75 mph. It's perfect in my opinion. Gets a little better than 20 mpg with an engine not built for fuel economy...
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By MoonShadow - 16 Years Ago
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I used the Lokar cables and their gas pedal conversion. Works great. I adjusted until Park and Neutral were about right and let it go. The lower gears and OD shift themselves anyway. As long as you can select OD or Drive you should be fine. The pedal adapter gives a simple connection for the Lokar gas and AOD TV cables. Chuck in NH
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By Pete 55Tbird - 16 Years Ago
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Apache I have the origional column shift in my 1963 Jaguar Mk2 that hooks up to the AOD. In 1983 Ford brought out the AOD as a 4 speed but left only 3 forward gear positions so they saved money on shifters. It should not be hard to find an aftermarker kit for your column sfift. READ and UNDERSTAND the function of the TV (throttle valve) on the AOD. If it is not set up RIGHT you WILL FRY your AOD in less than 5 miles. Best source of CORRECT infomation on AOD is at click click racing forums. Pete
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By PF Arcand - 16 Years Ago
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Apache; Might want to contact outfits that specialize in AODs. Bristol Services co Costa Mesa CA. 92627-4354 c/o Gary Croan 942-727-1122 9:AM-10PM pacific time. Or Hollywood Automotive, St. Louis MO 63116. Ph 314-773-3333. c/o Randy Ruzicka..
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By HT32BSX115 - 16 Years Ago
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Howdy,
You know, I see everyone talking about the TV cable and no one ever mentions using an AODE and an after market electronic controller.
It might be a little more money (well maybe a LOT more  ) to do this but most of the controllers out there are completely programmable with a laptop and only require you to install a throttle position sensor on the carb.
Has anyone else done this?
I have an E4OD bolted behind my 292 and I'll be using a Baumann Controller. http://www.becontrols.com/
Cheers,
Rick
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By montego_gto - 16 Years Ago
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hey don, send me an email through the message board system and i'll email you merc/aod pics direct. i sent you a couple emails and not sure if you got them so that is the reason for bumping this post back up. nick
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