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As far a stalling on cold days, check to see that the fuel tank vent hose is not collapsed on top of the tank, or that the fume canister is hooked up properly under the hood. Nobody replaces the hoses on top of the tank, and they turn back into dirt after 15 years. I get the same effect of stalling on my '59 Ford if I drive too long on a cold day with an EPA required unvented gas cap. The 59 has no tank vent, the cap is supposed to be vented, so if the gas is cold it pulls a vacuum on the tank and stalls the engine. I had to take one of these XXXX modern gas caps and drill two #35 holes into it for the car to run-the first hole went into the vent gadget and the car stalled again! AOD trannies are going for $150 from junk yards around here, if you have more time than money try that route before you buy a rebuild. You may have to change junk twice. A new engine with good compression stresses the transmission more than an old worn engine. Look in the bottom of your transmission pan BEFORE you have the transmission flushed. If you have metal filings, or more than an ounce of organic trash (chewed up paper clutches), then it is time for a trans rebuild. Also, if your fluid smells burnt, is a good sign you need to exchange it.
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