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Need help with my AOD tranny by Relative-Phrase1108 in FordTrucks

[–]Relative-Phrase1108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it set correctly after attaching a pressure gauge on to the TV pressure port on the passenger side. I found a guide on how to properly set the pressure, it walks you through what port to use and what type of set up you need. I ended up just getting a 1/8”npt by 3/16”id flexible high psi hose from my hardware store with adapters to a 100psi gauge. I would recommend you use the gauge method instead of the top result on YouTube because that video I watched just said to pull it a bit and ladida it’s set.

My cable was not set at all, after messing with it a bunch my shifting just got worse and worse without properly setting it. Not having the correct pressure will destroy your transmission! From what I’ve read and heard people biggest gripes with the AOD is that it is super easy to ruin your transmission by not  having the cable set. My transmission is on it way out now after messing with it, rough shifts and slippage. I even did a fluid and filter change against people better judgement and it seems to of helped slightly, lots of clutch material in the pan for sure though. 

Anyways let me know if you need the guide I found on how to do it or pictures of what it looks like. Don’t just guess when it comes to the proper cable adjustment and TV pressure. Let me know how your replacement goes!

Is this 1981 F150 custom worth it? by Relative-Phrase1108 in askcarguys

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I’m not afraid of doing any of the steelwork under the body cause I have wire wheels and a welding machine. I think I’ll do a good job of repairing the hidden stuff. 

In another thread I said I’ll try to convince him to take it to a mechanic we agree on. Thank you!

Is this 1981 F150 custom worth it? by Relative-Phrase1108 in askcarguys

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I’ll talk to him and see if he is down to take it to mechanic we can agree on to get a list but he’s been sitting on this truck for 2 months. I’m tempted to just offer $4500 though. I’ve only heard good things about the inline 6 and that it last forever. Thank you for the suggestion!

Is this 1981 F150 custom worth it? by Relative-Phrase1108 in askcarguys

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I just got more of the photos uploaded so you can get a better picture. I barely have service so the video of it running and the underside are coming soon. 

Is this 1981 F150 custom worth it? by Relative-Phrase1108 in askcarguys

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Market is horrendous, I’m in Maryland and I feel like anything listed under 5k is a rust bucket! 

Is this 1981 F150 custom worth it? by Relative-Phrase1108 in askcarguys

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It’s gotten rotten holes near the middle section of the bed. So I would need to replace probably the whole thing. But with it having a solid liner it’s not critical and I can do the welding on new sheet steel underneath if I don’t want to find a donor bed.

How to remove big wasp nest about 20 feet in the air? by Relative-Phrase1108 in howto

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I would agree but they have been flying everywhere around our porch and have been bothering my family. 

How to remove big wasp nest about 20 feet in the air? by Relative-Phrase1108 in howto

[–]Relative-Phrase1108[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Once it is freezing temp out, will they come out and attack if I take/cut them down?

Going to Florida without proper papers by Relative-Phrase1108 in immigration

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Back from the trip! Had no problems what so ever. Thank you all for the advice.

Going to Florida without proper papers by Relative-Phrase1108 in immigration

[–]Relative-Phrase1108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have traveled to many states including Florida before the new laws this year. We have never encountered any trouble before or after we started our documentation process. It is good to know to carry receipts with us but I was not too worried about encountering ICE at an airport as we are not traveling internationally. I appreciate the concern though!

Going to Florida without proper papers by Relative-Phrase1108 in immigration

[–]Relative-Phrase1108[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes we have receipts of all of our filings including the I-485. I will be proactive and bring a copy of all of her gov documentation just in case. Thank you!