I haven't tried it, but I'm pretty sure an AODE WOULD NOT fit in a bird, UNLESS you cut out the x member AND the tunnel and started over. There just isn't Much room underneath one of the birds. I would love it if someone could prove otherwise. Cause i've been wrong before.

Tbird guys don't have all the luxury of space of full size and pickup owners.

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

Howdy,





The Bendtsen adapter is very nicely made (but not cheep!!) and it's usable with more than just the AOD. Below is my 292 with an E4OD on the back.



If you want complete control over your transmission, do an AODE. If you do, you will need a controller like this one Baumannator TCS™ for Electronic Transmissions Everything is controllable & programmable..... Upshift, downshift, TC lock-up etc....



You will also need a throttle position sensor on your carb. The controller needs to know where your foot is!! (I am using a Holley 0-8007 (4160 type) carb with Holley's add-on TPS)





Cheers,





Rick










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GregDove, send me a pm with your questions I have pics of my project and opinions on how it can be done. Engine to trans is no brainer part. Putting it in a bird is more of a unique experience and another whole story.

The 2x4 setup coupled to a an AOD kickdown will be different as well, can't help you there, but any and all AOD trans adjustments and cooling are critical. So I am pretty sure you will have to do as I did and go with a Lokar throttle assembly and a Lokar Kickdown assembly. The geometry on the kickdown / throttle must align perfectly. It is possible to use the stock shifter, it just won't indicate as an AOD of course. 56 & 57 birds have thicker steel in the x member and frame, which should be notched for clearance. Tbird purist have to look away when you do this part. But actually its not bad at all.

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

Alan was going to send me more info ... I looked at his blog but need more info than he give there.

  Greg

Thanks for all the info from everyone ... great info on both web site ...

  Greg

Bendsten has a website.The AOD adapter kit is $875.00 with starter supplied.

  

hi, Greg try calling Bendtsens transmission adapters for ford Y block engines, 272,292, 312.the phone # is 1-763-767-4480. They have everything you'll need for the conversion.I used their set up for my 55' Mercury Montclair and it works great.. Good luck and happy motoring...Billy blue

The starter is a scrub model high torque but has a different adapter on it. (I already had to replace the solenoid). Kit was really a straight up install on my 56 Victoria. little grinding on the bell for starter clearance and I had to have the drive shaft remade with the AOD style front yoke. Also the crank adapter center hole was too tight to fit the end of the crank so I had to have it machined bigger. I'ts not cheap but it worked for me. The extra gear on the highway really is nice! Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I just replied with a long post and it got deleted!.

Sorry have to run but I'll try again later.

Starter is supplied with the Bendstens kit and I believe its a scrubbmodel hi-torque mini.

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

anyone know what starter he used with this set up?