Performance automatic 904727 street smart system transmissions. Search results for 727 transmission pan free shipping on. I dont mind automatics but they are just not the same as driving a car with a manual transmission. Remember, only smallblocks have 904 derivative transmissions, though some came with 727s i. To help you do your part, this reference book outlines all thats. Oct 04, 2017 rebuild your chrysler torqueflite a 904 or a727 transmission so that it operates as smoothly as it did when it drove off the showroom floor. Performance automatic 727 competition transmission big block chrysler. Figure 1 input shaft of 727 nonlockup style figure 2 input shaft of a727 the 727 nonlockup style was built from 1962 and on. The lowdown on stock torqueflite kickdown linkage hot rod. Topics include theory of operation, transbrakesvalve bodies, adapters, dissembly, mo. Transmissions require specialty tools and are unlike anything else in a car. We show what youre up against, and lokars easy solution. The steps should mostly apply to any a727 or a904 torqueflite.
Two that come to mind are both recent publications from enthusiasts hey charger. Dodge says use only fluids of the type labeled dexron automatic transmission fluid or chrysler automatic transmission fluid aqatf2848a or 2351a. The chrysler a727 904 transmission manual covers assembly, disassembly, diagnosis, and troubleshooting. That is what the local transmission service shop told me, and yes it is a floor mounted shifter. Sep 30, 2014 building a transmission is not for the faint of heart. The 727, nonlockup style, is preferred for performance building. Automatic transmissions torqueflite a904 transmission type.
The chrysler torqueflite 727 was introduced in 1962 as the replacement to the a488. This manual contains the procedures necessary to service, repair and overhaul both the a727 and the a904 transmissions, and some of the differences between these two units. The steps should mostly apply to any a727 or a 904 torqueflite. We carry many speedometer gears for mopar transmissions. I found the stamped number on the drivers side, however i could not locate any number on the passenger side.
Oct 04, 2004 like was said earlier more drag guys are using the 904 because they are lighter and have less rotating mass to over come. Ive seen a lot of car books in my time, but few have really impressed me. This is a brand new gearhead chrysler 904 kickdown kit, features stainless steel braided cable, cut to fit teflon lined cable, and aluminum fittings. When driving no longer feels like the engine can comfortably handle the speed at which youre requesting it spin.
The lowdown on stock torqueflite kickdown linkage the stock torqueflite kickdown linkage is a huge pain to get right. The script below mimics the 1963 wheel dial pictured above click to enlarge. The a904 torque flite is a threespeed automatic transmission thats a lot like the a466 torqueflite in oper ation. Automatic transmission rebuild kits, plymouth, dodge, chrysler, jeep, american motors, kit. Automatic transmission rebuild kits torqueflite a904. A904 torqueflite automatic transmission service reference book session 145 imperial home page repair transmission a904 torqueflite automatic transmission. The new a904 automatic transmission description general. 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. Any input you may have would be appreciated via our change form. They are a very simple transmission that is pretty hard to screw up imo. Torque converter stall speed is the maximum amount of engine rpm that can be achieved in an automatic transmission equipped vehicle while the transmission is in a forward operating range without generating any driveshaft motion.
I just got done rebuilding a 727 for a friend of mine and he was askin the same thing about them. Th350 high performance transmissions th400 high performance transmissions 700r4 high performance transmissions 200 4r high performance transmissions. This is an excellent book and how to make one of the best automatic transmissions ever made, even better. Unfollow 727 torqueflite transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Automatic torqueflite 727 transmission shop by category. Btw the valve bodies for a 727 and 904 are the same.
Author tom hand shares his decades of experience rebuilding torqueflite transmissions with chapters dedicated to troubleshooting, disassembly and reassembly, performance modifications, postinstallation procedures, and the most thorough source guide. American motors and englands jensen interceptor also used the 727. It is a tf 904 off of a 1973 amc hornet w a 258 i6. Wheels, 1966 thanks, mike sealey, bill watson, hemi anderson, argent, and daniel stern. What is the chrysler torqueflite eightspeed automatic. C4 high performance transmissions aod high performance transmissions c6 high performance transmissions. Topics include theory of operation, transbrakesvalve bodies, adapters, dissembly, modifications, assembly, adjustments, installation, high horsepower application, and torque converters. Driving a 60 valiant or 63 dart on the freeway with a 904 automatic transmission above 60mph where the experience feels strained and forced. Torqueflite a727 transmission handbook hp99 overdrive. The chrysler torqueflite transmission is one of the smoothest and troublefree units in the world, even when compared to mercedesbenz and rollsroyce.
These are our budget cables, they are a little cheaper than the brand name, but still have nice quality. The valve body where the battle of fluid line pressure, vs spring pressure and vs centripetal force spring vs weights ie speed takes place. Extremely strong, the 727 is used in many highperformance applications. To determine what gear you need, use the table below. Aug 10, 2016 when it first appeared in 1962, the 727 torqueflite automatic transmission immediately established a reputation for strength, efficiency, light weight, and superior performance compared to the. This book provides stepbystep instructions for how to modify chryslers 904 torqueflite automatic transmission for drag racing, road racing, and circle racing. Your guide to the 727904 transmission for b bodies. And here is a kicker to boot international scouts and other ih trucks used 727s also so did amcs here is a pic of a amc 727. It has the same gear ratios as the a466 torque flite, and provides excellent. When it first appeared in 1962, the 727 torqueflite automatic transmission immediately established a reputation for strength, efficiency, light weight, and superior performance compared to the. Tannon webers guide to identifying and exchanging torqueflite automatic transmissions. Automatic torqueflite 904 transmission shop by category.
The shifter i do not have, just the tranny and bell housing. Ati racing transmissions chrysler torqueflite tf904 drag. Click on the problem description and follow the troubleshooting steps in order. I would also agree that a 727, 904, or other similar transmissions are a good one to start with. Before delving into why the new transmission book is at the top of the field, lets talk about. This is a quote from a different forum member who knows torqueflites. It probably wouldnt hurt to call them though and verify this. This book provides stepbystep instructions for how to modify chryslers 727 torqueflite automatic transmission for drag racing, road racing, and circle racing.
Feb, 2015 the lowdown on stock torqueflite kickdown linkage the stock torqueflite kickdown linkage is a huge pain to get right. Identifying and exchanging torqueflite automatic transmissions. The torqueflite is one of the easist automatics to overhaul and a very durable transmission. Welcome to chryslers answers to your questions on a 904 torqueflite automatic transmission. However i recomend doing at least one standard torqueflite rebuild before venturing into some of the modifactions that are shown in the book. Atsg breaks down the process step by step to provide you with a very detailed description on the how to help you in repairing, overhauling or servicing the a727 904 automatic transmission. 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. There are 4 major designs on 727, most of the internals are the same, but. Torqueflite also seen as torqueflite is the trademarked name of chrysler corporations automatic transmissions, starting with the threespeed unit introduced late in the 1956 model year as a successor to chryslers twospeed powerflite. Mancini racing mopar performance parts yahoo top service. To view this booklet click on the picture of the front or back cover and move your way through the drop down bar at the top of each page. Automatic transmission, forward shift pattern, automaticmanual valve body, chrysler, 727, each.
Fully blueprinted competition automatic transmissions available in foot brake and transbrake options. Ati chrysler torqueflite tf904 drag race transmissions. Topics include theory of operation, transbrakesvalve bodies, adapters, disassembly, modifications, assembly, adjustments, installation, high horsepower application, and torque converters. This kit is perfect for any chrysler 904 transmission. Automatic transmissions torqueflite a904 transmission. All fmj cars with automatics 904 family or 727 uses a hydraulic computer to do its shifting. In mopar circles, they have become synonymous with strength, durability, and performance. A tool that can change valve springs while the engine is in the vehicle. The dial was created for cableshift aluminum torqueflites, like those used in max wedges and a864a990 race hemis.
In the 1990s, the torqueflite name was dropped in favor of alphanumeric designations, although the latest zfbased transmissions with the eightspeed. You should not attempt to rebuild an automatic transmission using a 4page magazine article. Its smaller, of course, and weighs only a few pounds more than the manual trans mission. Welcome to chryslers answers to your questions on a904 torqueflite automatic transmission. Low gear sets and lightweight options available too to upgrade your high performance mopar transmission. A transmission out of indiana, they have been making parts to beef up the 904 s for a while. A904 torqueflite automatic transmission service reference.
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