My New Project 1988 SSP Notchback

[SSP50]

I just purchased this 1988 SSP Notchback for a bargain price...I just need to fix the AOD transmission. I really don't think the tranny is broken since it was recenlty rebuilt about 8 months ago.. I think the shift linkage is broken. When I move the shifter to "reverse" nothing happens not even the rear back up lights turn on. Can someone help...

[1989 Tx DPS SSP]

Is that an Alabama car? What do the Buck Tags say?

[MOstang]

I was wondering same thing looking at the blue hood...whether it was an Alabama SSP.

[CNTLOSE]

Does all the forward gears still work?

[SSP50]

No, The DSO tags say "00" which indicate "Special" and "83" which make this car a "government" SSP...

[SSP50]

None of the gears work at all. Is still think the shift linkage is broken...Gotta get a second opinion.

[FHP813]

No, The DSO tags say "00" which indicate "Special" and "83" which make this car a "government" SSP...

It's one or the other, I've never seen 2 DSO designations. The DSO should be 6 digits if it's an SSP. 2 digits (the DSO) followed by the 4 digit order number.http://www.specialservicemustang.net/images/DSOscan1.jpg

[predator20]

One thing about those AOD's is if the TV cable isn't adjusted right. It will burn the trans up.

[SSP50]

Thanks for the info on that TV cable...I am gonna check ou the DSO tags today and see exactly where its from..

[SSP50]

To correct the previous message my car is DSO code "83" So it is a government notchback, just dont know what it served in. FBI, DEA or Customs???

[stadair]

One thing about those AOD's is if the TV cable isn't adjusted right. It will burn the trans up.

Or if it is not hooked up! That happend to me as my '90 was my first AOD Mustang and I did not know about the TV cable. Mine was completely disconnected. Had to limp it home one day.