Re: 727 Transmission leaks - HELP

[Bill M <y1topbanana73@xxxxxxxxx>]

It could be the kickdown pivot seal. Mine is leaking and I find ~1 qt
of fluid in the pan under the car almost every time before I drive it
.

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert http://goo.gl/6xUS1
73 Dart Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
21 Model T Depot Hack, 06 Mazda 3


On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Jason Rhoades <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dennis
>
>  So does it leak when you are driving it or just when parked?  Does it leak
> to a point and hold there or leak dry??  Ive caused.. I mean experienced
> many transmission leaks in my life.  Finally joey and I put one together and
> used all the tricks in the book and a few we came up with in the garage(
> hehehehehe)  then I discovered my dowl pins on the block had drifted in and
> under power the trans would shift and allow the converter seal to leak but
> only when it was running .  off it didn’t leak at all.   We had multiple
> trannys in the car over a 5-6 year period and we counted more than 50 times
> of in and out looking for the culprit.. either im one rally determined
> individual or really ignorant.. no comments please!!  Any way finally found
> the drift pin and …. Drum roll please….. tada!! No more leaks !!  that was
> just my experience
>
> jason
>
>
>
> From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dennis C.
> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 12:50 PM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: 727 Transmission leaks - HELP
>
>
> Help!
>
> I have a 64 SF with a 318 and 727 automatic transmission.
>
> The transmission leaks, not just a little but REALLY leaks. I have read
> posts in the past but didn't save them on what can be done with these to
> reduce or stop the leaking.
>
> I am aware that the torque converter will leak back, increase the level in
> the transmission and can make matters worse. I also found reference to a pin
> that can leak that is for the low-reverse servo if I recall correctly.
> Apparently there is also seal between the torque converter and pump that is
> important to change.
>
> I am looking for any suggestions before I order parts and have it rebuilt
> although it seems to shift just fine if it is out it would be a great time
> to freshen it up. It would be a good time to put in a streetable shift kit –
> any recommendations?
>
> I totally gave up driving the car several years ago due to the leaks. It
> would be great to get the transmission done and start getting it out again.
> Thanks
>
> Dennis C.

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