yo,
Was TV PSI adj. w/press gauge?
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Trouble Shooting, from the AOD service manual
AOD All Upshifts Harsh or Delayed or
No Upshifts
Possible Source(s):
Improper fluid level.
Action(s) to Take:
Perform fluid level check
Possible Source(s):
Throttle linkage--misadjusted (high TV)/ disconnected/sticking/damaged/ return spring disconnected.
Action(s) to Take:
Adjust throttle linkage. Service as required,
Possible Source(s):
Manual linkage--misadjusted damaged.
Action(s) to Take:
Check and adjust or service as required.
Possible Source(s):
Governor sticking.
Action(s) to Take:
Perform governor test. Service as required
Possible Source(s):
Main control pressure too high.
Action(s) to Take:
Control pressure test . Service as required.
Possible Source(s):
Valve body bolts--loose/too tight.
Action(s) to Take:
Tighten to 9-11 N-m (80-97 lb-in).
Possible Source(s):
Valve body dirty/sticking valves.
Action(s) to Take:
Determine source of contamination. Service as required.
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Also;
Throttle Valve (TV) Brass Bushing "...are known to have problems with TV cable adjustment, and it's often due to the original rubber bushing cracking & falling out while driving, which normally destroys the transmission in a couple of miles. But it's so common that Ford makes this upgraded brass bushing (see pic for Ford part number), which is cheap (~$10) & easy to install..."
Source: by Steve83
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Throttle Valve (TV) Brass Bushing Info; "...Part # F3SZ-7H303-B..."
Source: by Sixlitre (Malcolm H, Eddie Bauer)
GL!