1997 Ford F150 302 4x4 AOD - Ford Forums

Floyd · 04-06-2008, 11:44

Well, if anyone has done this I would like to know. I installed a 300 dollar 1987 T-Bird 302 into my 1997 Ford F150 4x4. It is in now and hooked to my rebuilt 400 dollar AOD. Good engine with new timing chain only and Mustang four barrel Holley. Standard exhaust manifolds. My problem is I want the original Throttle Valve cable or rod that fit the Holley with the 302 AOD. I could use an OEM part number to start. It seems no one knows anything about this setup except run to Lokar or others for a quick fix. I need the original quick fix which to me makes the most sense otherwise why was it made to work right in the first place? I know that a sguare bore adjuster cable should work ok but really could use the original brackets for the intake and carburetor and transmission case. Anybody got any good sense about this let me know otherwise do like all the other so called know it alls and give me nine yards. I need facts, not allusions. Sure, there are experts that sell public information just because someone hides it for profit but if any one out there is willing to let freedom ring for everyone then let it go.

Floyd · 05-02-2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Floyd

Well, if anyone has done this I would like to know. I installed a 300 dollar 1987 T-Bird 302 into my 1997 Ford F150 4x4. It is in now and hooked to my rebuilt 400 dollar AOD. Good engine with new timing chain only and Mustang four barrel Holley. Standard exhaust manifolds. My problem is I want the original Throttle Valve cable or rod that fit the Holley with the 302 AOD. I could use an OEM part number to start. It seems no one knows anything about this setup except run to Lokar or others for a quick fix. I need the original quick fix which to me makes the most sense otherwise why was it made to work right in the first place? I know that a sguare bore adjuster cable should work ok but really could use the original brackets for the intake and carburetor and transmission case. Anybody got any good sense about this let me know otherwise do like all the other so called know it alls and give me nine yards. I need facts, not allusions. Sure, there are experts that sell public information just because someone hides it for profit but if any one out there is willing to let freedom ring for everyone then let it go.

Still ringing?

Crabby · 05-05-2008, 06:13

Floyd,

Have you tried your local Ford dealer parts dept? They have parts schematics that you can use to find the right part you need.

Try your local NAPA store. My local NAPA has helped me find alternative parts to replace discontinued parts.

Also, if there is a salvage yard nearby, you might find what you need. While traveling, I had a distributor failure. I was able to find the parts I needed to rebuild the distributor by scavanging in a salvage yard.

Floyd · 05-11-2008, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Crabby

Floyd,

Have you tried your local Ford dealer parts dept? They have parts schematics that you can use to find the right part you need.

Try your local NAPA store. My local NAPA has helped me find alternative parts to replace discontinued parts.

Also, if there is a salvage yard nearby, you might find what you need. While traveling, I had a distributor failure. I was able to find the parts I needed to rebuild the distributor by scavanging in a salvage yard.

Here is some real time tech for those that are a little out of knowing. It took some digging but here it is for those who don't want to blow their trans:
http://www.tciauto.com/whatsnew/File...evalvebody.pdf

10morrj · 06-15-2008, 14:31

i need help with my 1997 ford f150. the lights on my stereo quit working but it would still play then a few minutes later the whole stereo in general quit working and i dont know what the problem is. whether its a short in the wires or what and if it is how to i get into the dash to fix it? please help