[Mustang_Crazy69]

Hey im looking to change my 3speed auto to an 87 aod In my 1969 Coupe i need to know what i go to do to make that work weather its drive shaft bell housing so anything you know would be helpfull thanks


~ Jon

[tmichale]

I am planning to do the same for my 66. The AOD I purchase was from 86 mercury. Here is a link to a site on the web.

http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto...smission_swap/

[Soaring]

The C4 to the T-5 swap is pretty straight forwared. There is too much information to post it in this thread, so I will just offer you a tech article that should help you make the swap.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/t5swap/

[Mustang_Crazy69]

Sweet thanks but now i cant seem to find the parts grrrrr............

[5.0 in a 66]

Originally Posted by Mustang_Crazy69

Sweet thanks but now i cant seem to find the parts grrrrr............

Where are you looking, cuz I didn't have a problem finding them.

Summit has the lokar kickdown and TV cables, NPD has a crossmember, a guy by the name of Jim Williamson sells the parts to hook it to the stock shifter, and the rest is available from autozone (c4 speedo cable and c4 mount). The stock c4 yoke works if you cut it down, chopping off the un-splined part. Volia!

Edit: what motor? you might need a new flywheel

[Mustang_Crazy69]

i found another place for info i think it has a little more on the conversion


http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/33598/

[Mustang_Crazy69]

i know its a 302 but my problem is i don't know what year it is, Yea i read that the aod is 1 inch longer so i need to have the drive shaft cut 1 inch

[tmichale]

Another place to find the parts is Sacramento Mustang.

http://www.sacramento-mustang.com/cgi-bin/cart.pl

[5.0 in a 66]

Originally Posted by Mustang_Crazy69

i know its a 302 but my problem is i don't know what year it is, Yea i read that the aod is 1 inch longer so i need to have the drive shaft cut 1 inch

Just have the yoke cut down 1" instead; it's a whole lot cheaper than $90 to have a driveshaft shortened and re-balanced. Any machine shop, automotive or not, could toss it on the lathe and take of 1" in no time.

As for the flywheel, if it's a pre-1978 302, it'll be 28oz balance, in which case you need a 1985 F150 351W/AOD flywheel ($48 at AutoZone). 1978-1981 is a crapshoot between 28oz and 50oz balance, but '82 and newer are definitely 50oz and you can use a 5.0/AOD Mustang flywheel ($48 at AutoZone).

Another thing I don't think was mentioned; you'll see those "automatic transmission" adapter brackets for holleys and edelbrock, total scam.

[Mustang_Crazy69]

what about my brand knew tranny lines what mods do i got to do to them

[5.0 in a 66]

Originally Posted by Mustang_Crazy69

what about my brand knew tranny lines what mods do i got to do to them

As far as I can tell, the ones for the AOD are completely different. Put those on ebay for what you paid for em, I'm sure you can get your money out of them You'll have to make your own for the AOD but its an easy job with a length of brake line and about 6" of ATF-rated rubber hose.

[Mustang_Crazy69]

Just my luck! so i can use the flex plate from the 87-86 5.0 motor this trans came from?

[5.0 in a 66]

Originally Posted by Mustang_Crazy69

Just my luck! so i can use the flex plate from the 87-86 5.0 motor this trans came from?

Like I said before, maybe, maybe not. Find out what year the motor is and you'll know for sure. If you use the wrong one, believe me, you'll know. Just about rattle your teeth out.

[Mustang_Crazy69]

K im stumped my motor turn the other way then the newer 80,s 302 is that right?..... how do i tell what year it is this is pissin me off lol

[5.0 in a 66]

First trick is to see if the crank pulley has 3 or 4 bolts, they went 4-bolt in 1970. Next is to yank the starter and check the block casting number and date code thats stamped right above the starter. Second trick is pretty much guaranteed. If you really really wanna make sure, pull the oil pan and look at the stamping on the crank throws, it should be 1M for a 302 crank and 2M for a 5.0 crank (I think)