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83 Ranger 351w swap


supergoalieman

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I have a 1983 Ford Ranger that I am putting in a 351w in and I was wondering what dipstick i could use for an AOD transmission that would clear everything because i know its going to be a tight fit.
 


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I would work on getting the engin with the transmission set in first. with the aod you can use the stock trans x mimber, but it needs tobe moved back 1 inch . have fun getting the rivits out. alsoif you have a ac truck see if you can find a none ac heater box. you will need to notch it plug the trans dipstick tube with a rage tell you have all that done. I used a conduit bending tool to reshape mine be careful not to kenk it. Mine has a302 and aod so good luck:icon_welder:

PS I also used a2 inch body lift andhammered thefirewall to floor pinch weld flat to make room for the trany.
 
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You should be able to use the factory one without much issue, bent it a little bit. All else fails use a lokar one. I prefer the factory set up, much easier to read and cheap. If it were an offroad truck the lokar is better because it's sealed.
 
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I am doing the same swap right now 351/AOD and i didn't use Lokar to much money but i did use a braided steel dipstick and part was for a C6 and didn't say it would work for a AOD but the parts guy let me take it home and try it. Works like a charm. only paid 40$ :)
 
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