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 a TV rod (1983 -1985) year models) to maintain transmission operating pressure and initiate kickdown of the AOD transmission to the lower gear when "passing gear" is desired. Please select either 2V or 4V and read below carefully before ordering!

NOTE: THIS TV ROD CANNOT BE USED IF THE CARB/CFI/EFI UNIT DOES NOT HAVE THE KICKDOWN LEVER INSTALLED ON IT! PLEASE CHECK FOR THAT BEFORE ORDERING.

NOTE: MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM CONNECTION POINT ON CARB/EFI/CFI IS 12 INCHES! IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN THAT, THE 4V ROD WILL INTERFERE WITH THE FIREWALL….

NOTE: NOT FOR USE WITH AN EDELBROCK CARBURETOR.

NOTE: If you have a cable presently and it goes over to the right side of the engine as viewed from the drivers seat, THIS TV ROD CANNOT BE USED.

The TRANSMISSION lever that the TV rod comes with simply replaces the cable lever (if it was a cable version setup) completely and the trunion adjustment to set the transmission pressure is easily accomplished when following the adjustment procedure that’s provided.

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 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 or 4 Barrel carb or the CFI /EFI unit.

This rod and all of its parts will remain elegant looking its entire life.

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.

It is recommended that a return spring be used to provide upward pressure at all times on the TV rod to maintain proper operation. Find them here for Holley 4V carbs: http://www.kickdownrods.com/shop/kickdown-rod-return-spring-kit

The end bushing at the CFI/EFI or carb end (if a carburetor is installed) is a permanently installed Delrin bushing.

The correct rod retainers are included with this rod.