I recently installed an AOD transmission from a 91 Mustang into a 75
Bricklin. The tranny bolted directly in place once the mounting plate
from the mustang was removed. The only problems are a.) the shift
linkage from the FMX will not work on the AOD and b.) the transmission
fluid fill tube does not fit. I intend to use the mustange shift linkage
modified to fit the Bricklin shifter. For the fill tube, as a temporary
measure, I simply removed a section from the center of the tube and
replaced it with a piece of radiator hose giving it the flexibility and
length for the upper section to be bolted back to the block. Of course
the dip stick isn't the right length anymore...
Andrew
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From: Phil Martin[SMTP:pmartin@isgtec.com]
Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 4:54 PM
To: 'kewl-sv1@juno.com'; Bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Interior Upgrades In Progress...
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From: kewl-sv1@juno.com [mailto:kewl-sv1@juno.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 1995 2:25 PM
To: Bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Interior Upgrades In Progress...
The FAQ says an AOD trannie can bolt into a '75 to replace the FMX.
Exactly what Mustang year models qualify here? The body style
drastically changed in'93, and I've never seen a 5.0 mustang later than
1992.
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The 5.0 was actually used in Mustangs until at least the '94 model year,
possibly even in '95 or later too before it was completely replaced by
the
4.6. In any case, the AOD tranny you want would be an earlier piece, I
imagine.
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I'm thinking that if an AOD fits, maybe a manual trannie from the same
year would work too.
Anybody try this?
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I looked into it before deciding to ditch the 351. It shouldn't be too
tough - the main thing is getting the right flywheel and clutch setup. I
believe what you're after is a '79 or later Ford Pickup flywheel &
starter,
along with the Mustang's T-5 tranny and clutch. If you call Ford
Motorsport
tech support, they'll be able to tell you all about it:
1-810-468-1356
Hope this helps,
--
Phil Martin pmartin@surgnav.com
"I'm a Charger, charging through the night,
Like an orange bolt of lightning passing everything in sight"
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