For our 727, we went with an overseas Kevlar band because they are just as good as the Raybestos brand, but less costly. Some eliminate the cumbersome carb-to-transmission throttle pressure linkage and bell crank. Your Legs Might Thank You. Bolt on spacer provided to lower the fluid pickup. A big part of making a trans. Ron is also a believer in synthetic automatic transmission fluid and says the old standard Type-F is outmoded today because it breaks down and foams more readily.
It is what actually holds the drum in place when it is shifted into 1, with the selector in 2 or D, you are relying on the sprag to hold the drum. It is for the experienced, professional trans mechanic only. The deeper pan holds an extra three quarts of fluid, taking the total to 13 quarts with the 10-inch converter. If you are installing your transmission that was purchased from Monster Transmission, our sales and support staff is here. Case in point is the wider front drum and stator support assembly added in 1971. You will also need a good work space and transmission stand.
The only lubrication comes from a single feed hole, so Ron chucks it into a lathe and cuts a 0. There are other components, but this is where the power gets transferred from the engine to the driveline. But choose wisely and be honest with your real-world goals. Usually included are all the bands, clutches, seals, sealing rings, gaskets and a filter and drain plug. Pulled it and took it to a repair shop that is drag race oriented. Since I was running out of time trying to get ready for the Power Tour, I made a few phone calls and found an old school tranny mechanic here locally that hooked me up.
For a moment they fight. You'll need the appropriate transmission rebuild kit for your 727 torqueflite. Like an engine block, the transmission case is subject to a degree of physical distortion under heavy load. Due to high demand, we are now offering complete Monster rebuild kits for our most popular Dodge transmissions. Whether you are restoring a street car, or building an all out racing transmission, using a top quality 727 trans overhaul kit or master overhaul kit will insure maximum performance and durability. In 2003, he began writing tech articles for magazines, and has been working as an automotive journalist ever since. This is what you would find in a stock transmission and stock rebuild kits.
You need a 6 bolt super sprague. Aftermarket converters generally benefit from the use of a softer babbit-type bushing left in place of the stock bronze bushing. Always check the fluid level in Neutral. When it first appeared in 1962, the 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission immediately established a reputation for strength, efficiency, light weight, and superior performance compared to the competition. The pins locate coil springs, which help engage Drive gear.
This makes full use of the available bushing surface area for maximum converter hub support and control. Keep It Cool, Heat is the Enemy The ideal fluid temperature is between 180 and 200 degrees. Keep the internal parts in the order they were removed to keep track of everything. If these break, you lose the ability to drive, which happens a lot on these transmissions. If you want the wider drum bushing and stator support, start your rebuild on a 1971-up 727. The brains of the transmission, this is the part that controls the shift points.
And make sure your dipstick assembly is correctly matched to the reality presented by your oil pan choice. Transmissions require specialty tools and are unlike anything else in a car. Looking for a manual foward valve body. United States Army Drill Sergeant J. This is what applies the forward and rear bands inside the transmission. Our TorqueFlite is from a 1970 383 two-barrel application. Or you can buy a valvebody reprogramming kit and tackle the job yourself.
Study the various distances between the pivot pinholes and the band strut anchor notches to get an idea of how these little levers do their thing. Mopar Performance has 3-Levels of Performance for different vehicle use. P4529088 1971-73 A-727 1971-73 A-904 V8 60. It is always best to base a transmission rebuild on a complete unit rather than loose parts from various transmissions. There are two main types of steels- stock and Kolene. An automatic transmission shift kit is only needed if you want the gears to shift sooner, but it can also reduce transmission wear by reducing or eliminating shift overlap.
P5007171 Race Transmission Overhaul Kit A-727 304. Here, the 1-2 gear governor valve has been trimmed using a disc grinder and lathe head as a fixture. His career began in the car audio industry as a shop manager, eventually working his way into a position at Rockford Fosgate as a product designer. The forward servo increases holding power by 11% and comes with a heavy duty strut band. What ratio front band apply lever does your trans. For serious performance racer applications. When it shifts from 1st to 2nd its got a really smooth shift and it puts a smile on your face.