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    AOD

    Dear Gurus,
    I seem to bebuild the automatic transmission on my 89 Colony Park every 30k. I live in the mountains (nearest supermarket is 38 miles/75 minutes away. I've been driving in overdrive unless I was pulling a mountain - gear of choise. Should drive be my gear of choice except Interstate? PS: Virginia to Canada 23 mpg.
    Donald McCaig
    1989 CP Scottified steering, suspension and big brakes, 16 in wheels, A-pillar oil & temp gauges, remote entry, backup sensor, tailgate wiper, custom console & trash, tranny & ps coolers, 3 cell radiator, electric fan, dual exhausts, battery isolator, hellas headlights,deer pusher,wads of dog hair.
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    #2
    Yeah, sounds like you are burning up that OD band....

    Ever considered a mild performance build AOD? A shift kit firms those shifts up, But also makes everything last longer because the shifts happen right away, and none of that slow engaging crap...

    Just something to consider...
    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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      #3
      i would use D unless im on the highway in your case.

      1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
      1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
      1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
      2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
      2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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        #4
        Keep it in D and get a tranny cooler if you don't already have one.
        Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

        Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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          #5
          you definitely need a tranny cooler
          a performance built aod would probably last alot longer too.......it might be worth the drive to pa so i can get that aod hooked up.........could prob do a performance aod for you for around $1200 installed, cooler and all
          scott

          1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
          2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
          1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
          1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
          2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
          1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

          please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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            #6
            Hill climbing needs D. THe overdrive band in an AOD is weak, so if you do a lot of hauling, mountain climbing, or whatever that puts added strain on the transmission, a cooler and an upgraded OD band and OD servo are a great idea. A properly built AOD is pretty tough, but in stock form they aren't so hot.
            86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
            5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

            91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

            1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

            Originally posted by phayzer5
            I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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              #7
              Dear Gurus,
              I'd take Scott up on his kind offer (plus I'd like to buy him a beer) but I've just spent 1100 to have the tranny rebuilt. Can I put a tranny cooler and/or shift kit for cheaper?
              Donald McCaig
              1989 CP Scottified steering, suspension and big brakes, 16 in wheels, A-pillar oil & temp gauges, remote entry, backup sensor, tailgate wiper, custom console & trash, tranny & ps coolers, 3 cell radiator, electric fan, dual exhausts, battery isolator, hellas headlights,deer pusher,wads of dog hair.

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                #8
                Originally posted by yucatecd
                Dear Gurus,
                I'd take Scott up on his kind offer (plus I'd like to buy him a beer) but I've just spent 1100 to have the tranny rebuilt. Can I put a tranny cooler and/or shift kit for cheaper?
                Donald McCaig
                a shift kit costs under $100 and a good tranny cooler goes for $50
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                  #9
                  what he said.

                  1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                  2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                  1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                  1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                  2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                  1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                  please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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                    #10
                    realistically how much engine output can an aod handle?

                    with performance shift kit, rebuild, and a decent manual valve body
                    GMNRadio DJ, Podcast Co-Host
                    1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria - Drag Car.
                    99 Ranger 2.5 - Parts hauler and Pit truck.
                    03 Mustang 3.8 Convertable - Head Gaskets fukered up
                    95 S10 93 Accord

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