Need Help with my new 1988 SSP Notchback!

[SSP50]

I recently purchased a 1988 SSP Notchback today. Its a little rough but good. I just cant get the car to drive. The guy said that the cable in the auto trans was not aligned or broken? Is it better just to swap in a T-5 Trans intead?

 

[885.0conv]

If you mean the throttle cable, you will either have to get a gauge to set the cable correctly or have a shop do it mine cost about 50 when I had them do it. As for as the switch it is up you which tranny you want. With an auto you could do a shift kit, stall converter, etc. or if you like to shift yourself switch to a manual. I prefer the auto because I drive a lot in traffic and like not having to up and down shift all the time.

 

[SSP50]

Thanks for the help...I see if I can have my budy check it out for me. I checked the transmission oil and it doesn't seem to be burned up.

 

[SSP50]

Mustang SSP Notchback Transmission???

I just had a mechanic stop by and check out the car and see if the Transmission was broken. He said it was and was gonna charge $700.00 to repair. But just last night I thought maybe the shift linkage on the AOD Trans was busted. I came to this conclusion because when I start the car and shift into reverse the backup lights don't go on!?!?!?! Could this be it? Can Someone Help?

 

[SSP50]

88 SSP Notchback

Here The pick of my Project 1988 SSP Mustang Notchback...A little rough but good..

 

[885.0conv]

Does the car move backwards in rev and the lights just don't come on. Also did the mech. say what was wrong with the tranny. Sometimes you can get a rebuilt AOD for 300, at least locally for me. Mine might be on its way out (making SHHH sounds when shifting at high rpms)

 

[SSP50]

No...Nothing happens when you shift into reverse its like nothing is moving. No transmission sounds at all. Even if the tranny was broken if I were to put it in reverse the back up lights should go on ...right?

 

[885.0conv]

Could be the input shaft (common problem with AOD input shaft will break since it is a two piece shaft) or torque converter(might be stripped out), I am pretty sure the lights should come on, if I am wrong someone correct me.