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Ford AOD Transmission Install - Y-Block Aod Upgrade

Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
We bolted the Gearstar Y-block... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
We bolted the Gearstar Y-block adapter to the rear of the engine and engaged the starter with a 12-volt source to ensure we had proper clearance.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
The overdrive on the AOD is... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
The overdrive on the AOD is non-electric; it's absolutely imperative that the TV cable is a high-quality product and is adjusted properly. We used a Lokar TV cable, and we will focus on the adjustment in an upcoming issue.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Ditto for the transmission... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Ditto for the transmission dipstick: Lokar.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Special attention was paid... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Special attention was paid to ensure the Gearstar adapter fit over the locating dowels on the Y-block. We used a file to dress-off high spots.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Fitting the Gearstar adapter... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Fitting the Gearstar adapter required several test fittings, and more metal filed off before it was ready to go.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Next, the hub for the Gearstar... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Next, the hub for the Gearstar adapter had to be fitted to the Y-block's crankshaft tail.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
we had the hub fitting snuggly,... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
we had the hub fitting snuggly, we applied Loctite to the Allen-head bolts and tightened them down to the same torque value required for a stock Y-block flywheel.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Then the thrust plate was... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Then the thrust plate was installed using Loctite, and the bolts were torqued down.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
In this picture, the Y-block... 
   
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Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
In this picture, the Y-block adapter is completely installed, ready to accept the four bolts on the Yank torque-converter, and have the AOD mated to the Y-block engine.
Y Block AOD Upgrade 57 Ford T Bird
Lokar
10924 Murdock Dr
Knoxville
TN  37932
Gearstar Performance Transmissions
www.gearstar.net

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