A727 transmission diagram. Chrysler 727 torqueflite automatic transmission. For three decades it was mopars flagship automatic transmission and an important transmission in the history of chrysler as well as jeeps and other car makers. After the transmission is out the entire transmission should be set in a bucket with the tailshaft assembly pointed down to drain the remainder of the transmission fluid out. Overall width is 11 78 inches.
727 transmission rebuild part 1 torqueflite 8 this is a basic teardown of a torqueflite 8 transmission also known as a a727 from a dodge charger. See our torqueflite overview main page part ii modifications and part iii repairs. With the transmission divorced from the. Mopar a904 overhaul for rookies part 7.
Chrysler already had a strong history in automatics and a number of innovations to their. About the author. Torque converter removal 2. To eliminate the possibility of it being a 904 transmission the 904s pan is square with the front drivers side corner cut off and there is no bulge at the rear of the pan.
Pump clutch packs and more duration. 273 lbs versus the 375 lb stock unit. A full 1 lb of weight reduction. First published in 1983.
727 torqueflite rebuild tips and tricks the good olslush box. This is part one of a three part paper. Transmission for the time being so that you dont beat up anything important. Tylers forgotten car rescue 5167 views.
The first part explains the individual units of the. Find automatic transmissions with torqueflite 727 transmission type and get free shipping on orders over 99 at summit racing. The chrysler torqueflite 727 was introduced in 1962 as the replacement to the a 488. Overview and what each part does.
Late model transmissions particularly automatics have advanced way beyond the years of the two speed powerglide in fact there are now 8 speed automatic transmissions that provide a deep first gear with close ratios and dual overdrives all of which help the makers achieve the ever increasing mpg requirements. Step by step video on rebuilding a torqueflight 727 transmission. The 727 transmission has an overall length of 15 12 inches.