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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: 88 thunderbird on February 02, 2009, 05:23:17 PM

Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: 88 thunderbird on February 02, 2009, 05:23:17 PM
i have a 93 mustang aod, shifter, and a complete 88 turbocoupe floor console  i want to put in my 88 tbird, i was told that the cable probally wont work? any ideas. I also have a turbocoupe shifter I can use.
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 02, 2009, 05:38:16 PM
You need the shifter, cable, and bracket from a 83-88 T-bird or Cougar with a floor shifter and a AOD. AFAIK the Mustang parts won't work.
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: vinnietbird on February 02, 2009, 07:42:00 PM
The Mustang cable will work if you use the Mustang shifter.As long as it's a matched set,you're good.I'm not sure the size difference,if any of the shifter  itself (the P-R-N-O-D-2) part.It could be made to work fairly easy I would imagine.
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: 88 thunderbird on February 02, 2009, 08:37:15 PM
shifter, trans, and cable is all out of the same car. cable is still attached to tranny  , i set the console over the shifter and there is a very slight gap. thanks vinnie
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: vinnietbird on February 02, 2009, 11:53:01 PM
I've been there.You're welcome.
Title: Lentech valve body and 1 piece input shaft??
Post by: 88 thunderbird on February 03, 2009, 11:08:47 AM
Lentech valve body and 1 piece input shaft?? thinking about this, talked to guy on the phone says the valve bodies are pretty simple to change. Anybody changed theirs?  :burnout:
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: vinnietbird on February 03, 2009, 01:41:55 PM
I've swapped valve bodies a few times.It's not hard to do at all.Just pay attention,keep everything surgically clean,and you'll be fine.If you can do it before the tranny is installed,even better and easier.Lot's of bolts.I think they were 8 mm,but can't remember.Turn the tranny upside down,remove all the bolts that hold the valvebody to the tranny,unhook the spring clip thing that works the shifter detent,and there you go.Replace everything in the opposite order.Swap the converter while you're at it as well.Check the torque rating,I don't know what it is.I just snugged mine,but,the bolts really should be torqued correctly.The valvebody can be delicate.
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: 88 thunderbird on February 03, 2009, 02:13:36 PM
sounds good, vinnie ur my new goto guy for info
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: vinnietbird on February 03, 2009, 02:18:42 PM
Oh,be careful there.I just know about what I've done.I don't claim to be the "King of Tech".I'll let some other person have that job.There's only a handful of parts I haven't had to deal with building this car.If I can help,I'll be glad to.
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: 88 thunderbird on February 03, 2009, 03:11:43 PM
lol thanks, i just meant that u usually answer my questions on here . :rollin:
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: Kitz Kat on February 03, 2009, 04:22:37 PM
Quote from: 88 thunderbird;255064
Lentech valve body and 1 piece input shaft?? thinking about this, talked to guy on the phone says the valve bodies are pretty simple to change. Anybody changed theirs? :burnout:

So who's the guy on the phone telling you this?
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: vinnietbird on February 03, 2009, 04:39:50 PM
Glad to help.
Title: mustang AOD, lentech feeler...
Post by: 88 thunderbird on February 03, 2009, 07:13:41 PM
Quote from: Kitz Kat;255095
So who's the guy on the phone telling you this?


a tranny guy that i deal with at work
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