aod transmission into 1956 ford f-100 312 v 8

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 I'm having a different issue, getting the trans pan to clear the crossmember under the bell housing, but it's definately doable.

Don

I used the Bendetson adapter several years ago and it worked quite well. Comes with a bolt up high torque starter and everything you need. Bit pricey but right. You will have to modify the transmission mount and have a drive shaft made. Also, the AOD is very sensitive to setup of the TVI cable, I used a Lokar linkage for mine but you still need to set the pressure in the transmission before driving. If its not correct the transmission will burn up in a few blocks. For daily driving I still think the AOD is the way to go. You can also run a stouter gear in the rear axle and compensate with the overdrive. With 3:80's I'm running around 2300 rpm at 70. Eventually I'll put in some 4:10's. There is also the 4R70W transmission. If you get one from behind a small block Ford it is not electronic. The AOD soft spots have been upgraded in this transmission and its much better. Possibly easier to find too.


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

Did you guys modify the tranny/motor mounts or modify the floor boards to make clearance for the AOD in the cab floor?

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

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

Outlaws issue is this is in a truck, the truck chassis and cross members are completely different then a car. The major cross member at the bell housing location is the issue if I'm understanding this correctly. It appears it interferes with AOD trans.

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

You are correct Jim. The top photo above shows original front motor mount. 2nd photo shows stock cross member where stock manual transmission bell housing mounted. Bottom photo shows after market transmission adapter for AOD tailshaft. When engine mounted at fron and rear, it rocks back and forth like  rocking horse. I was considering using the mid engine mounts to add T-bird stabilizers, but they are just a cushioned rod and I want more stability. Now Im looking at the other alternative for the front mount that has more stability side to side, but I cant get the frame parts that hold the motor mounts to the cross members. Would have to fabricate something. Now Im looking at some fabricating on the front mount (improve side to side stability over center mount), and using the stock engine insulators mid block and fabricating a stronger block to frame rail mount. In addition. Im considering removing that main stock cross member and fabricating a drop in it to give more clearance to the AOD. The way everything sits right now, I only have 1/4" clearance from the opening in the front floor pan cover.

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

Since a 6cyl is longer, the front crossmember must be different for them.  A 6cyl front crossmember will probably make it easier to use the 2-bolt front mount and probably allow you to position it at the height you desire.  On the rear crossmember, if you box in the bottom and then trim the top for extra clearance, that would probably maintain the integrity and give the clearance you're after.  If trimming that crossmember removes too much that boxing with plate is questionable, use steel U channel to box in the bottom, at least near the thinnest areas..


Lawrenceville, GA

I agree, I don't think there is anyway around modifying the cross member to clear the trans. Just keep in mind that if you drop the rear of the trans and the engine is still at the stock height at the front that will throw your drive line angle out, another can of worms I went through helping a friend with that.
I don't think the front cross member was different between the Y and I6, just the mount it's self was different, I know there was no difference on the 57-60 models.