This sale is for a NEW AOD Transmission TV Rod for a 1983-1985 Ford 5.0L or 351W Mustang and other Fords with this engine and transmission that utilize either a TV rod ('83 & '85 year models) to maintain transmission operating pressure and initiate kickdown of the AOD transmission to the lower gear when "passing gear" is desired. THIS ROD IS MADE FOR 2 BARREL CARB OR 2V CFI ONLY. IF A 4 BARREL VERSION IS DESIRED, PLEASE GO TO OUR STORE TO PURCHASE IT. THIS WILL ALSO WORK ON A 351 WINDSOR ENGINE WITH THE AOD TRANSMISSION.
THIS TV ROD WILL NOT CONNECT TO ANY CFI OR EFI UNLESS IT HAS THE KICKDOWN LEVER INSTALLED ON IT.
NOTE: YOUR CARBURETOR MUST HAVE A KICKDOWN LEVER INSTALLED IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS KICKDOWN ROD. WILL NOT CONNECT TO EDELBROCK CARBS CORRECTLY.
NOTE: If your cable presently goes over to the right side of the engine as viewed from the drivers seat, THIS TV ROD CANNOT BE USED.
The lever that the TV rod comes with simply replaces the cable lever (if it is a cable version setup) completely and the trunion adjustment to set the transmission pressure is easily accomplished when following the adjustment procedure. TV rod is made of stainless steel.
This setup is especially desirable for those who wish to convert to an AOD transmission but want to be rid of the complexities and unreliable nature of adjusting the cable version setups.
Instructions on setting/adjusting the TV pressure are included with the rod.
Full sized Fords and Mercurys will also apply if they have this engine, transmission and a 2 barrel carb or the CFI unit.
Delrin bushings, both at the carb/CFI unit end and at the trunion pivot, insure smooth and positive operation and are far superior in function/design to the spongy, snap in bushings of the stock OEM design that deteriorate and fall apart and can cause transmission failure due to transmission pressure NOT being held properly in adjustment by the TV rod/cable.
The end bushing at the CFI or carb end (if a carburetor is installed) is a permanently installed Delrin bushing.
The correct rod retainers are included with this rod.