289 & AOD

[Marc]

well, this question doesn't concern a '57, but you guys have enough experience with different engine/tranny combos I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask: A friend of mine has a '63 fairlane wagon currently running a 260 & 3-speed. He's got a '68 289 to put in there that will stay pretty much stock, and has been thinking about using an AOD. I know he'll probably have to change the crossmember and driveshaft, but aside from that, will an AOD bolt up to a 68 289?

[bagboy]

Yes.You will have to get an early AOD flywheel [balance].A LOCAR cable kit for TPValve.What year AOD are you using?88 and up is best.I have 4;11 w/aod and 351w in my 57RW

[Marc]

thanks! No transmission yet, but now I know what to look for.

[bagboy]

If you can find 91up pickup Aod--grab it. How much HP? Dragin with it?

[Marc]

Thanks for the tip. The engine's going to remain stock, nothing wild. I've been telling my buddy to go with a big block & straight axle, but he's not going for it. 

[Ford Blue blood]

He will need to change the bell housing as the 63 has five bolts and mid 65 up are six bolts.