727 problems

[William Harrison <bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx>]

Heres a good one for you.
I rebuilt my 727  and installed a Trans go shift kit.
It is one of the newer versions and is supposed to fix even more problems and improve performance..
I followed the directions to the nth degree and did not drill or alter any thing until checking and re checking the instructions....So, I know I didn't do any thing wrong..Wellllll....Long story short..
The tranny is now in the shop with a new bench build being done and a stock valve body replacing the modified one.
I need a new rear drum and band.  That seems to be the extent of the problem.
Seems the valve body would not let the rear band release during shifts and burnt up a brand new kevlar faced shift band and scored the rear drum.
This will cost me around $400 for parts and labor.
TransGo says I did something wrong...And I did; I used one of their shift kits.
Any one else with this problem from TransGo?
I heard nothing but praise for their kits.
Later
Bill Harrison
65 Coronet 2 dr post
P.S....One good thing....I can now drop and re-install a 727 in around 6 hours with out a lift. Just block up my car hauler and run it up till the front tires are about 8" on and hook a come along to the front to keep it from moving back; jack up the rear end and set the frame on jack stands and blocks under the rear wheels for added safety. Oh what a back yard mechanic will do to fix his car.
Actually pretty comfortable working height with a creeper...


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