AOD to a 223

[Anonymous]

Looking at a couple of other threads:

http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40475

and

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/1953,702_Flathead-Ford-V8-to-C-4-Transmission-Kit.html

I am lead to believe that I can bolt an AOD to my 1957 223 using the Basic Hardware Kit at Speedway Motors. In their description, it says...

"Basic Hardware Only
If you have access to your own transmission and parts or you wish to adapt an AOD or C4/C6, this basic adapter set is what you need. Includes starter nose cone, flexplate, bellhousing adapter and instructions. Choice of 157 or 164 flexplate."

A while back, I purchased a 302 and an AOD out of a mid 80's Mercury with the intent of building it and swapping out my 223. I have since changed my mind because I want to keep the inline 6. I was about to sell of the 302 and tranny to fund some 223 projects, but when I read the description of the kit, I thought that when my original A/T dies (or sooner) it would be great to be able to swap in the AOD that I already have. Better performance, mileage, etc., and I already have the tranny in hand. When I drove the doner car home, the tranny shifted perfectly and had no leaks or any other issues that I could find.

Am I reading too much into that description or does it look like this would work?

 

[tjm73]

You might want to re-read that original thread.

The bellhousing is different. What is interchangable is the manual transmission pattern to the bellhousing. ie...the trans that bolts to the flathead bellhousing will bolt to the 223 bellhousing , but the bellhousings DO NOT interchange between engines.

So no AOD to 223. Just about any manual tranny is an option though.

 

[Colonel Flashman]

You've actually one chance to be able to Mate an AOD, which is Not the best trans in the world, Unless it's been re-manufactured to fix all of it's weaknesses & that's ONLY if you are able to Locate the 1964 223 Bellhousing that actually mated a C-4 to it.
Which is a 1 in a Million shot, as this combination was Only manufactured for just that 1 year, 1964, the last year of the 223 I-6 & the 1st year of the C-4.

 

[Anonymous]

I decided to sell the AOD. Once my little old original AT dies (or when I get some extra dough) I'll look in to a good upgraded tranny to replace it.

What's the bext option for an AT for a '57 223?

 

[Colonel Flashman]

A Cruise-O-Matic would be a Nice up-grade & they also accept an aftermarket O.D. rather well.

 

[fb71]

You've actually one chance to be able to Mate an AOD, which is Not the best trans in the world, Unless it's been re-manufactured to fix all of it's weaknesses & that's ONLY if you are able to Locate the 1964 223 Bellhousing that actually mated a C-4 to it.
Which is a 1 in a Million shot, as this combination was Only manufactured for just that 1 year, 1964, the last year of the 223 I-6 & the 1st year of the C-4.

not an option. The AOD has integral cast bellhousing. And, the AOD is not a BAD trans! Its actually damn tough, when not abused. And, if you plan on abusing it, a few small, relatively simple and affordable upgrades make it tougher than a C4, plus you get overdrive! And if you really want to thrash it, check www.lentechautomatics.com for bullit-proof, race ready AODs, capable of 1200 hp!

 

[tjm73]

You've actually one chance to be able to Mate an AOD, which is Not the best trans in the world, Unless it's been re-manufactured to fix all of it's weaknesses & that's ONLY if you are able to Locate the 1964 223 Bellhousing that actually mated a C-4 to it.
Which is a 1 in a Million shot, as this combination was Only manufactured for just that 1 year, 1964, the last year of the 223 I-6 & the 1st year of the C-4.

What vehicle's would those have possibly came in? Do you have any idea if they actually exist? Sounds like you're pretty sure they do.

 

[Colonel Flashman]

You've actually one chance to be able to Mate an AOD, which is Not the best trans in the world, Unless it's been re-manufactured to fix all of it's weaknesses & that's ONLY if you are able to Locate the 1964 223 Bellhousing that actually mated a C-4 to it.
Which is a 1 in a Million shot, as this combination was Only manufactured for just that 1 year, 1964, the last year of the 223 I-6 & the 1st year of the C-4.

What vehicle's would those have possibly came in? Do you have any idea if they actually exist? Sounds like you're pretty sure they do.

He's correct about the One-piece trans/bellhousing for the AOD, I foregot about that, as you'll have to have a Adaptor Plate made in order for it to mate to your 223 I-6.
The mid-size Sedan's of '64 such as the GALAXEY, etc., had the C-4 mated to the 223 I-6.

 

[Anonymous]

If you want an overdrive and don't rowing your own gears do a T-5 conversion. http://www.ford-y-block.com/truckt5.htm