Re: [FWDLK] 727 trans

[Mike Apfelbeck <moparmike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nate,
Cast iron torqueflite pieces likely won't work in the aluminum version. The
early 727s used a rear pump that was eliminated in the later models, so you
will have to keep that in mind when you swap transmission parts around. It
may easier to find a 727 trans out of a small-block police car or taxicab
(heavy duty application), A 340 powered Dart or Duster would likely have
one also. You could use a big block trans if you swapped the front case of
your pickup trans into it, lots of pieces to move around, be sure to check
for proper endplay etc. when you assemble it.
Mike

At 04:37 PM 3/8/2004 -0800, Nathan Nuttall wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am considering swapping a small block (318 poly) 727 trans from a 64
> Dodge truck into my 56 Plymouth and wondered if the tailshaft/housing will
> swap out with a newer 66 - later transmission, a 62-65 big block 727, or
> even an earlier cast iron torqueflite (57-61) for that matter. This trans
> has the LONG truck housing with integral E-brake drum. If it will swap
> with the later version, does it have to be from a small block 727? What
> all would I need to swap?
>
> I will have a later 8 3/4 rear in my car so that I can live with or
> without the original style e-brake.
>
> Thanks for your help.
> Nathan Nuttall
> 56 Savoy