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[COLOR="Blue"]When a transmission "burns up" because the T.V. cable was not attached, what would need to be replaced? Will a Master Overhaul kit be required? Don't know much about transmissions...[/COLOR]

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Reply #1 –
I also would like to know the answer to that question, if the parts are reasonable i may reconsider building an AOD
Current-
87 Cougar
88 Crown Vic LTD
84 Yamaha Xt600

previous cars -
1990 Dodge Daytona -
1990 Geo Prizm -
1987 Honda Accord - 140mph wonder? Rally ready..... K.I.A. at WOT due to massive head failure. Still had the best paint-job EVER...
1998 Suzuki Sidekick 4D -
1969 Falcon Futura w/ Sports Coupe option (now go try and find that? And if you do tell me where it is!!)


The Cougar will never be for sale, Only up for trade on a 68,69 Falcon 2D.

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Reply #2 –
I'm not an AOD expert, but I believe the TV cable regulates fluid pressure, and when it is disconnected the pressure goes way down. With the low pressure the clutches and bands don't "clamp" tight enough and they slip, causing them to wear out, or "burn up". So, while I'm pulling this out of my ass, at least it's a somewhat educated ass-pulling: The clutches and bands burn up.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #3 –
If your puttin HP into it theres a lot more than a big kit.
My torqe converter alone cost me 800.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

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Reply #4 –
Carmen is correct with his ass pullin' :hick: (Just don't sniff the answer)...:rollin: :rollin: :rollin:

Mainly it's the direct clutch(for 3rd gear) and the O/D band that gets toasted...

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Reply #5 –
Usualy it get the o.d. band. Sometimes the reverse drum (very rarely). But a master kit as long as it comes with bands should do it.
 

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Reply #6 –
Master overhaul will do it, & ALWAYS put in a new or refurbished torque converter at over haul-too many good reasons why to list. And yes it's the internal friction materials that "burn up". Are you considering doing the rebuild yourself?