I used the floor mount linkage style and that is what i would recommend you use. Before going any further and actually starting the work of the cableoperated floor shifter install, i want to be sure you dont make a couple of mistakes that i did. In addition, you get the look of having a floor mounted shifter in. Aod shift linkage with stock c4 shifter 66 vintage mustang. Universal gear shift sender for use with lokar indicators. So when looking at lokars instructions i figured i got the wrong bracket and had lokar send me a stock bracket. Performance automatic aod shift linkage kits pass53104. From there, if you had any problems, a quick call to them surely would have helped cure some, if not all, issues. Description replace your worn out or sloppy floor shifter with our new winters automatic transmission floor shift kit for 6677 ford broncos.
Socal also carries a full line of lokar products including shift boot. Place the shifter in the desired location for the installation and make sure the shifter is. Jun 08, 2017 installing a lokar shifter spirit cars. Lokar shifters, automatic transmission aod transmission type. Differing from competition by ensuring that quality is a focus in everything lokar, whether it is the product, the process, or the people. Lokar automatic transmission shift indicator cinb1784. Buy lokar aca1800 auto trans shifter linkage column shifter. I had that problem with my swan handle lokar shifter. If you need the shifter to be located close to or in front of the transmission selector shaft, the lokar cable operated shifter will be a better choice. Shifters free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Shifter fits most automatic transmissions including gm th350, 400, 700r4, c4, c6, aod. The lokar floor mount shifter is designed to be installed to the rear of the transmission selector shaft. Chromed finish blends with the lokar chromed shifter lever to give you the desired clean look with a custom knob. Ive already gone over my reasons for choosing to install a lokar cableoperated floor shifter for my automatic 700r4 transmission, so now prepare with me to install it.
In the lokar shifter kit you are supplied with two aluminum side mounting buttons that are approximately 58 in diameter. Easy to remove shifter knobs have been designed for simple boot installation. Gm floor mount automatic transmission shifter installation. Led gear position indicator dgs12, dgs, dgs12v, dgsv. Aod shift linkage with stock c4 shifter 66 vintage. We stock the shifter handlestick only so you can select another style or length. I currently have the c4 so i know the swap will be a cinch, the only thing i cant find any literature on is how to modify the shifter to work with the aod. This floor shifter works for aod automatic transmissions. It moves the shifter down off of the column, allowing you to swap in a clean, smooth custom column. If you order a new shifter with the muscle car shifter knob adapter it comes installed on the shifter, but for many people with a lokar shifter in the car this is a fun and rewarding change.
Sep 19, 2016 lokar shifter install installing a floor mounted lokar automatic transmission shifter is the first step in keeping a clean, uncluttered look in the cabin of your project. Mar 03, 2017 if you order a new shifter with the muscle car shifter knob adapter it comes installed on the shifter, but for many people with a lokar shifter in the car this is a fun and rewarding change. Shifter has mushroom head perfect for any chrysler hot rod,rat rod or muscle car. Lokar aluminum shifter knobs feature a pushbutton with builtin safety lockout that is ptfe lined for extremely smooth operation. Selling due to buying wrong shifter when rebuilding the 48 fords transmission. This will make installation a lot easier lokkd2aod, srk4000, tc. Attach the floor mount tabs to the floor mount mounting bracket as shown in fig. Lokar hitech shifter knob ford aod 4speed automatic prnodd21. Lokar performance products australia, shifters handbrakes. In the lokar shifter kit you are supplied with two aluminum side mounting buttons that are.
To find a specific lokar product have a look at their product catalogue below, then contact the team at superformance to source the parts. Use of a superior 14 inner cable and spherical rod ends bring this shifter to the next level of quality when compared to other 1032 cables often used. Install the lokar bell crank mounting bracket to the transmission using the existing tail shaft bolts. Lokar provides american made, quality products to all customers, backed by a lifetime warranty. As i talked about in the previous article about prepping your car to install a cableoperated floor shifter, i had to have the exhaust shop cut out this section and reroute it slightly away from the transmission pan.
Lokar shifter neutral safety switch adjustment working on the final adjustments on the lokar floor shifter for the 700r4 in my 40 chevy. Winters floor shifter kit aod or aode4r70w automatic. Lokar co350anmb nostalgia cable operated shifter, gm th350. Lokar s ford aod selector shaft and arm is the solution to hunting for the right part. What carburetors are compatible with your aod kickdowns.
Lokar shifter handles replacement sticks from lokar. I have a 66 289 aod with a 9 it matters for driveshaft lengthno thankshelp to cj ponyparts i used a lokar cable kit from the holly to the trans lever, which is in the down position. Automatic electronic sport mode shifter installation. Ford aod dualaction shifter installation video from american shifter. Lokar shifter knobs have a ptfe lining for smooth operation of the lock out button button. By standardizing the shift linkage for aftermarket applications, lokar has eliminated the guess work thereby saving you time and money.
This is a gate style shifter and includes a custom plastic console for easy mounting directly to the floor. It would sometimes jump into neutral, other times down to 2nd. The shifter is cabledriven allowing for more flexibility in custom installation applications. All ford aod shifters require the use of a lokar kickdown kit. Rodding roundtable view topic lokar shifter neutral. Yah, this kit flipped the shift and 180 degrees and the cable comes from the back. Lokar demonstrates a quick version of how to install the mounting brackets for a lokar automatic transmission shifter onto a th350. I do not have a twin stick yet but am considering this in the future.
If you dont regularly follow along here on greasegirl, note that im in a constant learning process about cars and mechanics this is the first time ive installed a floor shifter on my own, so read this not as an. How to install a lokar aod shifter shifty business mustang 360. The shifter must be installed into the vehicle before attempting to make any adjustments. Install the lokar bell crank mounting bracket to the transmission using the existing tail shaft. The hex carb fitting on a lokar kickdown is the attached stud on the gray plastic piece mounted onto the end of the inner wire.
Craig, what you are now doing is adjusting the shifting lock out system, not the switch that allows starting in park and neutral only. Kickdown kit will also be required sold separately. Before making adjustments and taking shifter out of gear, be sure that the. By standardizing the shift linkage for aftermarket applications, lokar has eliminated the guess work and saves you. Safety backup power dim park reverse neutral overdrv drive second first hi signal ground gss decoder n. Lokar dialin board and mounting bracket installation instructions. Floor mount shifters lokars exclusive floor mount brackets allow for installation above or below the floor on the transmission tunnel. This fully adjustable shaft and arm finally allows for installation on numerous applications. But looking at the stops on the shifter its self, everything seems close. Lokar auto trans shifter kit 12 tail mount ford 4r70waode mushroom knob. That long shifter handle gets to whipping fore and aft over road bumps. Installing a floor mounted lokar automatic transmission shifter is the first step in keeping a clean, uncluttered look in the cabin of your project. Lokar kickdown problem ford muscle cars tech forum. Lokar shifters and control modules speedway motors.
The shift lever fits directly on the ford aod transmission without any modifications, and the easytofollow instructions will help you complete the installation. If you are going to use the lokar electronic sport mode shifter with a factory pcm, you will likely need aftermarket tuning software to create a custom program for the pcm, and you will need to create a custom wiring harness to connect the shifter to your pcm. Lokar kd2aodht hitech kickdown kit for ford aod transmission. Here at superformance we are australias leading distributors for lokar performance products and parts and can supply any and all lokar products to suit your needs. Ford aod4r70waode cable operated shifter installation. I was debating between the 8 and 10 and either one would be fine. Floor mount shifters lokar s exclusive floor mount brackets allow for installation above or below the floor on the transmission tunnel. Buy lokar aca1807 column shift linkage for ford aod. The lokar floor mount automatic transmission shifter follows in the footsteps of its parent transmission mount and tailmount shifters, having been designed with the same superior craftsmanship.
Chrysler 727 dualaction shifter installation video from american shifter. Buy lokar fms6aodb8 shifter for ford aod transmission. The rigid, clean line design allows the proper ratio adjustment between the transmission and the indicator on the column. Cable ran down and formed a loop from behind the trans to attach to the lever hanging down. Lokar column shift linkage for ford aod simplifies connecting your column shift to your transmission with a lokar billet aluminum adjustable column shift linkage kit. One, because i hastily used an improper tool and two, because my exhaust setup didnt allow for enough clearance for the cable part of the shifter. If you are not using a rectangular lokar shifter boot and ring, you may install the front floor mount tabs facing either direction. They say they have only used their bracket on aod transmissions so i will see. These shift knobs are easy to remove and have been designed for simple boot installation. Remove all existing shift linkage form transmission. Prepping to install a cableoperated floor shifter grease girl. Shift pattern engraved on the knob meets nsra safety regulations. This is from my experience with a lentech aod, lokar linkage and edelbrock performer carburetor.
How to install a lokar shift knob for a factory appearance. More simply, the travel length of the levers on the carburetor and the aod need to be the same. Find lokar shifter and lokar shifter 700r4 from a vast selection of shifters. May 11, 2010 i had that problem with my swan handle lokar shifter. Adapted to my 302 and aod with the lokar shifter very well. Unfollow lokar shifters to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I used a linkage rod from cj pony parts i believe to mate the stock floor shift to the aod. Free fast shipping, 60 day returns, expert tech support.
The shifter adapter is designed with the common 3816 threads found in most aftermarket shifter knobs. How to install a lokar aod shifter shifty business. Ford aod dualaction shifter installation video from american. I had to grind a slot in the detent plate for the drive position to fix the problem.
It works with all gm style factory or aftermarket columns. With the correct pressure at idle about 25 psi the kickdown lever on the aod should be at full travel, no more or less, at wot. Our aod kickdown is compatible with all edelbrock and holley 4 barrels that have a hole 1 18 below the center of the. I dont have the shift bezel installed right now so cant comment on that.
For the driveshaft, i only changed the front yoke to the aod type. I am leaning more towards the lokar but hear the installation is ruff. I bought it with the 8 shifter handle and it is about 12. The mounting bracket must mount to the rear of the shifter tail shaft mounting bracket. The cable portion of your new shifter cannot come in contact with your exhaust it will melt. You should have an 8 12 x 11 instruction sheet from lokar with the title lokar automatic transmission shifter neutral safety switch adjustment instructions with lokars aluminum adjuster plug. Designed with hidden jam nuts for a flush mount against the shifter knob. I like to enjoy my hotrod when its cold out, and take pride in the fact that i do. Details about lokar automatic transmission shift indicator cinb1768. When installing a lokar shifter onto an aod transmission, lokars aod. Install the lower cable mounting bracket on the drivers side pan bolts. I knew why i wanted a lokar shifter, the positive reverse lockout.
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Dont know why the good folks at lokar didnt think to do that. May 20, 2008 with the correct pressure at idle about 25 psi the kickdown lever on the aod should be at full travel, no more or less, at wot. Hell last weekend, with it freezing out side, we were out whipping donuts in my t modified. Do yourself a favor and buy the lokar throttle cable, tv cable and carburetor bracket kit. Mar 09, 2006 first off, you knew from the beginning that the lokar shifter uses a proprietary shift knobif not, you shoulda researched a tad bit more. Lokar shift is still in plastic wrapping never used once arrived opened and realised wouldnt fit my t400r transmission. Want to select the perfect shifter for your vehicle. Universal gear shift sender for use with lokar indicators gsslok the easiest system to install and use on the market. Lokar automatic transmission shifters floor mount jegs. Lokars ford aod selector shaft and arm is the solution to hunting for the right part. I have a console and would like to keep the original shifter, i understand that the.
Lokar shifters and control modules parts instock with sameday shipping. Lokars versatile floor mount shifter is paired with a high quality pushpull cable, offering mounting in virtually any location. Ever find yourself wishing you had a different length or bend in your lokar shifter. Lokar cmaodanmb nostalgia ford aod shifter w free boot. All was going well with the installation until i tried to install the lokar kickdown kit.