Bullnose Enthusiasts Forum

AOD removal/shift linkage

Classic

List

Threaded

7 messages Options

blackdog

AOD removal/shift linkage

I cant get shift linkage off the trans. Last step before I can remove the darn thing. On drivers side of trans, the bracket that hangs on bolt, wont budge at my attempts to pry it off, maybe I'm being a bit too ginger with it, but I also tried the next (nearest from transmission) bracket that is connected by rubber connector, and cant seem to pry that arm off, either. Any ideas would be much appreciated

86 5.0 AOD 2WD flareside

Rembrant

Re: AOD removal/shift linkage

If it's the rubber gromments you're talking about, they can sometimes be a pain. I pop them apart using Channellocks if that is any help. The problem with those buggers as that after 30+ years they turn hard as steel and have very little give to them. Put some grease on it, and then press it apart with Channellocks....if you're talking about the joints I'm thinking of...otherwise I'm way off base...

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

Gary Lewis

Re: AOD removal/shift linkage

Administrator

I use a heat gun to soften them and then with Channellocks they come right off.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

blackdog

Re: AOD removal/shift linkage

I used heat gun and a screwdriver to pry the arm from the bracket, but chewed up that grommet pretty good beforehand. Got it out though! I cannot thank you guys enough. Today was day three of driving myself crazy with it. Are those grommets readily available? I shouldnt be using the AOD again but might have to if donor trans gears are shot (haven't cracked that open yet). Thanks again, fellers

86 5.0 AOD 2WD flareside

Rembrant

Re: AOD removal/shift linkage

blackdog wrote

Are those grommets readily available?

I can't say for 100% certain, but if they are the same as the grommets that are in the shift lever attached to the end of the steering column, then yes they are still available. I bought some at the local Ford dealer last year...oddly, they come in packs of 3. I think they were used in ALL of the Fords with the same style linkage, not just the trucks.

blackdog

Re: AOD removal/shift linkage

my man

86 5.0 AOD 2WD flareside

Gary Lewis

Re: AOD removal/shift linkage

Administrator

I found three different ones for the AOD linkage. And I don't know which piece of linkage you were working on:

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile