question on AOD to kick down cable trans swap

[MercMonterey1961]

I have a '92 Town Car. The engine went and I bought a good replacement, but I didnt do my research. I have the 4.6L 3 bolt and I bought a 2 bolt. I did get the transmission and everything engine related seems identical. The problem is the tranny. The AODE that was in my car won't bolt up and the AOD style that I got with my 2 bolt replacement is different. Is it an option to swap my car over to accept the kick down cable transmission without a horrendous amount of work? Any other options or suggestions? I'm sick, I have $1200 into this engine and I'd hate to have to start over and buy a 3 bolt.

[junk yard doggie]

O boy sounds like a mess there. The 91-92 model was the cross over year where Ford switched to the newer style engine and trans, the three bolt starter version. Some of the 92's have the new, and some have the old style. Sounds like you bought the older model engine and trans. I don't see why you couldn't install engine and trans with the older setup. There is alway going to be some modifications with any engine swap, I don't care what it is. Some people might like argue that point, but those people are idiots. They have probably done 1 engine swap or none at all and think they are experts. I have done hundreds, and don't consider myself an expert in any way. I just know that some modifications are eminent. Off hand the trans linkage and computer are some things that might have to be changed for the older style. Sure is would be best to use the new style stuff, but I think it could be done easily with what you have already bought. Let me know if you have any more questions. You could e mail me direct at www. [email protected] I also have several good, tested engine computers if you need one. I would suggest try running it with the one you have first, and see if it acts up at all. Hope this info helps.


Engine interchange from Hollander 2 bolt

CROWN VICTORIA 92 (8-280, 4.6L, VIN W), 2 bolt starter (thru 2/18/92)
GRAND MARQUIS 92 (8-280, 4.6L, VIN W), 2 bolt starter (thru 2/18/92)
LINCOLN & TOWN CAR 91 (8-280, 4.6L, VIN W)
LINCOLN & TOWN CAR 92 (8-280, 4.6L, VIN W), 2 bolt starter (thru 10/91)

Ident: 1G801
Ident: 1G801AA
Ident: 1G810
Ident: 1G810AA
Ident: 2G800
Ident: 2G800AA
Ident: 2G800BA
Ident: 2G802
Ident: 2G802AA
Ident: 2G810
Ident: 2G810AA
Ident: UG800
Ident: UG800AA
Ident: UG802
Ident: UG802AA
WARNING: Electrical & induction systems vary, compare and switch as necessary.
U.S. Ford 8-280 (4.6L).
Aluminum head/iron block.
SOHC.
Block bolt pattern same as 8-302.
Uses two bolt starter.
Used with AOT/AOD transmission.
VIN W.


Engine interchange from Hollander 3 bolt

CROWN VICTORIA 92 (8-280, 4.6L, VIN W), 3 bolt starter (from 2/19/92)
GRAND MARQUIS 92 (8-280, 4.6L, VIN W), 3 bolt starter (from 2/19/92)
LINCOLN & TOWN CAR 92 (8-280, 4.6L, VIN W), 3 bolt starter (from 11/91)

Ident: 2G804 Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis, exc. Police
Ident: 2G804AA Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis, exc. Police
Ident: 2G806 Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis, exc. Police
Ident: 2G806AA Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis, exc. Police
Ident: 2G808 Police
Ident: 2G808AA Police
Ident: 2G812 Town Car
Ident: 2G812AA Town Car
Ident: 2G816 Town Car
Ident: 2G816AA Town Car


Trans interchange old style

CROWN VICTORIA 92 Police, AOD (PKA model)
LINCOLN & TOWN CAR 91 A.T.
LINCOLN & TOWN CAR 92 A.T.; AOD (PKA model, kick down cable)

New style

LINCOLN & TOWN CAR 92 A.T.; AODE (PKC/PKE model, electric shift, no kick down cable)