B&M 40263 SHIFT IMPROVER KIT User Manual | 16 Pages

Printed in U.S.A.

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Sections of these instructions include copyrighted material from Ford Service Manuals. Reprinted with permisson of Ford Motor Company

Installation Instructions

1980-1992 Ford AOD

Shift Improver Kit

Part No. 40263

©B&M Racing & Performance Products 1997

IMPORTANT: We recommend thatyou read through the instructions com-pletely before beginning the installa-tion so you can familiarize yourselfwith the installation procedure andtools required.

Check the tool list at the end of

these instructions for the tools re-quired to install your B&M AOD ShiftImprover Kit.

Installation of the B&M AOD Shift

Improver Kit can be accomplishedby anyone with minimum mechanicalexperience. It is however, importantto closely follow the instructions. Readeach step carefully before proceed-ing, if you do not understand, go backand read the step again.NOTICE: The B&M AOD Shift Im-prover Kit is not a cure-all for anailing transmission. If your transmis-sion is slipping, chatters or is in poorgeneral shape, the installation of thisShift Improver Kit may worsen thecondition. However on a properly op-erating transmission in average con-dition, the B&M AOD Shift ImproverKit will provide the kind of transmis-sion performance you are looking for.

INTRODUCTION

The B&M AOD Shift Improver Kitcan be installed in a few hours bycarefully following the instructions.Transmission components are preci-sion fit, work slowly and do not force

any parts. Burrs and dirt are the num-ber one enemies of an automatic trans-mission. Cleanliness is very impor-tant, so a clean work surface fromwhich oil can easily be removed isnecessary.

This kit contains the parts neces-

sary to obtain two different levels ofshift performance, depending on thevehicles intended use. In several ofthe steps different instructions aregiven for each level:1. Heavy Duty; Towing, campers,and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Heavyduty level produces firm noticeableshifts.2. Street; Dual purpose performancevehicles, street and strip performancecars. Street level produces firm, posi-tive shifts.

When installing your B&M AOD

Shift Improver Kit there are severalother B&M products you may wish toconsider:TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER Wefeel that it is very important that everyvehicle used in heavy duty and hiperformance applications (racing, tow-ing, RV, etc.) should have an oil cooler.Heat is the major cause of transmis-sion failures, and an oil cooler is aninexpensive safeguard against over-heating and transmission failure. B&Moffers a wide variety of transmissioncoolers to suit every application. Avail-able at your B&M dealer.

TRICK SHIFT PERFORMANCE ATFTrick Shift performance automatictransmission fluid is the industry’sonly real performance ATF. A spe-cially blended oil with foam inhibitors,extreme pressure agents and shiftimprovers, this fluid assures protec-tion while delivering the fastest pos-sible shifts. You literally “Pour in per-formance.” Available at your B&Mdealer.DRAIN PLUG KIT 80250 The AODtransmission is not factory equippedwith a drain plug. The B&M Drain plugkit is inexpensive and easy to install.It eliminates the mess of pan removaland gasket replacement normally re-quired when changing fluid.B&M SHIFTERS; B&M manufacturesa complete line of automatic trans-mission shifters ideally suited for usewith the AOD. These shifters provideyou with positive transmission controlas well as stylish appearance for yourvehicles interior.TEMPERATURE GAUGE KIT 80212Most transmission and converter fail-ures can be traced directly to exces-sive heat. The B&M transmission tem-perature gage can save you a costlyrepair bill by warning you ahead oftime of an overheated transmission.The B&M temperature gage is ex-tremely accurate and dependable, itcomes with all necessary hardwareand is easy to install.