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    1/18/2019 3:36 PM  #1

    Vicfonz
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    AOD Shift Points

    Im going to adjust the TV Cable on my  automatic AOD conversion.......upshift is ok..(I wouldn't mind if it upshifted at higher RPMs)..also doesn't downshift like I want unless I give the gas peddle a quick pump . same goes for OD until I hit about 60mph or if ive been in 3rd gear for a little bit and I let up on the gas pedal..its a freshly rebuild Trans so im pretty sure just needs a small adjustment on the TV Cable.. ...so does anyone have advice on adjusting it? before I go out and screw something up? lol  thanx

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    1/18/2019 4:59 PM  #2

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    Upshift RPM should be a function of the governor, not the TV cable adjustment.  Check out this kit:

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/trg-aod-hirev

    That should allow you to recalibrate the governor for higher RPM WOT upshifts. 

     

    1/18/2019 5:09 PM  #3

    Vicfonz
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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    hmmm interesting..ill check it out thanx

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    Upshift RPM should be a function of the governor, not the TV cable adjustment.  Check out this kit:

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/trg-aod-hirev

    That should allow you to recalibrate the governor for higher RPM WOT upshifts. 

     

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    1/18/2019 5:10 PM  #4

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    how about down shifts though?..

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    Upshift RPM should be a function of the governor, not the TV cable adjustment.  Check out this kit:

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/trg-aod-hirev

    That should allow you to recalibrate the governor for higher RPM WOT upshifts. 

     

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    1/19/2019 3:19 AM  #5

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    Your shift issues are common with the AOD swap. Are you using the stock Ford TV cable and connecting ends? If so, try tightening the carb end 1/8". I set mine as instructed, no slack and pre-set pressure on the cable. Mine shifted way to soon, so I tightened the cable 1/8" which improved the shifting mucho. The tech video I watched said to tighten the cable an additional 1/8" for a total of 1/4" if your shifting didn't improve with the first 1/8" adjustment. Tightening the TV cable will not damage the clutches, however a loose cable will.

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    1/19/2019 6:24 AM  #6

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    My understanding is that all other aspects of shifting are controlled by the TV cable.  Try adjusting as rpm suggests. 

     

    1/25/2019 4:30 PM  #7

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    I have the Lokar set up on a 4 barrel edelbrock ..trans guy adjusted it alittle shifts and runs better but im not satisfied..one example is  if I turn the corner the car wont down shift unless a pump the pedal to kick down  

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    rpm wrote:

    Your shift issues are common with the AOD swap. Are you using the stock Ford TV cable and connecting ends? If so, try tightening the carb end 1/8". I set mine as instructed, no slack and pre-set pressure on the cable. Mine shifted way to soon, so I tightened the cable 1/8" which improved the shifting mucho. The tech video I watched said to tighten the cable an additional 1/8" for a total of 1/4" if your shifting didn't improve with the first 1/8" adjustment. Tightening the TV cable will not damage the clutches, however a loose cable will.

     

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    1/25/2019 4:31 PM  #8

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    ive read and seen videos on it as well ..I think iim going to give it a try and see

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    My understanding is that all other aspects of shifting are controlled by the TV cable.  Try adjusting as rpm suggests. 

     

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    1/26/2019 11:53 AM  #9

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    Lokar Is not the best to keep the preset the same at all times, but it is pretty to look at. A light spring too help pull back on the cable down at the aod linkage... did help some. I later made a screw adjuster for on the trans linkage too stop against. It keeps a few psi at all times when idling which the lokar was never good at. A permanent  psi gauge plumed from the aod up and hidden under the hood is there, so I can keep track if something has changed

     

    1/28/2019 12:04 AM  #10

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    Re: AOD Shift Points

    your ideas sound great I might do that! as for the up shifting I dialed it in a little better might need a tiny more adjustment but does feel and shift way better..now my new problem is when I slow down to a turn it down shift from over drive to 3rd but it wont down -oh no I used a word I shouldn't have- from 3rd to 2nd unless I give the pedal a good pump...

    red351 wrote:

    Lokar Is not the best to keep the preset the same at all times, but it is pretty to look at. A light spring too help pull back on the cable down at the aod linkage... did help some. I later made a screw adjuster for on the trans linkage too stop against. It keeps a few psi at all times when idling which the lokar was never good at. A permanent  psi gauge plumed from the aod up and hidden under the hood is there, so I can keep track if something has changed

     

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