Re: [FWDLK] Torqueflight?

["Dave Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,

Some answers to your questions:

1.  Pushbutton clusters from some late 56 Chryslers and Imperials had 3 forward speed buttons when equipped with TorqueFlights. Also, 57 to 59 Dodge trucks with TorqueFlight used the same 3 speed pushbutton cluster. The trucks had the same style horizontal ribs on the chrome cover plate that was used in the 56 Dodge, so they will look the same as the original 56 Dodge except for the extra button. The Chrysler/Imperial cover plates are flat. These will all fit into the 56 Dodge dash housing.

2.  a. All early cast iron TorqueFlights from 56 to 61 used on Hemis, Polys and small V8 blocks will fit directly to the 315 without modifications. I am not sure about TF from sixes and B/RB blocks. Use the 56 PowerFlight torque converter for a slightly higher stall speed.
     b.  Small block V8 Aluminum 727 TorqueFlights from 62 and later will also fit, but an adapter is required to mate to the engine. Cable shifters were used until 65.
c. The best choice is the 62 to 65 small block 727A case and the tail section from a 62 Chrysler TF. The 62 Chrysler is the first year for the aluminum 727 and the last year for the transmission mounted emergency and parking brake drum. When using an aluminum 727 TF, this is the only way to get an emergency brake for your 56 Dodge without changing the rear end, and the only way to get Park without fabricating a special linkage. Also, many of the later and better parts from newer TF will fit the 62 TF for improved reliability. Rebuild parts are much more available than for the cast iron TF. These are also cable shifted.

3.  Any place you can.

4. a.  The transmission cross member support must be moved back 3 inches due to the placement of the 56 to 61 TF mount. The drive shaft will need shortening. 
b. TF 727A transmissions will need an adapter to mate to the engine and probable cross member relocation. 
c. PowerFlights are air cooled by fins on the torque converter. When using a cast iron TF with the original converter, air cooling is