Five Years of "Chrysler TorqueFlite A-904 & A-727 Transmissions: How to Rebuild".

[Voetom]

On this ~ five-year anniversary of the release of CarTech’s Chrysler TorqueFlite A-904 & A-727 Transmissions: How to Rebuild, I want to thank all of you who bought it, read it, commented on it, and are using it. It took a while to write and photograph images for it but it has proven to be a good manual for those new to tearing transmissions apart or for those needing images that show a bit more detail than shop manuals do. The cool thing is that the profits help me fund various charitable activities.​

So, again, thank you all for the support over these first five years and I want to give a special thanks to Wes at CarTech. He made it happen.
Tom Hand

 

[T2R9]

I have it and it’s been a valuable resource. Thanks for writing it!

 

[icetech]

I was actually looking at buying this yesterday.. i have done 727's before but it's been 20+ years.. rather have a guide Was curious.. does it have any performance upgrade information?

 

[clazar]

I also have the book. Thank you for all the hard work to get us this info.

 

[beanhead]

Good stuff Tom, thanks for all your contributions!

 

[multimopes]

I have it also, thank you..............Just in case, lol.

 

[hoover]

Where do i buy one?

 

[roadrunnerh]

@Voetom Thank you Mr. Hand! In 2021, I rebuilt a 727 for the first time. I could not have done it without your book! Yep, I have factory service manuals and parts books, but your book covered the step by step process tremendously well!
Here's a shot of my bare 727 case - I had to build up courage for sure...and yes my 727 runs Very well!

Thanks Tom!

 

[aussiewannabee69]

I also have it, excellent photos and quality descriptions

 

[hoover]

I bought one, though i have not rebuilt a transmission with it yet, i know it will be a great resource when i do.
The pictures and descriptions are excellent.

 

[Voetom]

Hoover and all, thanks for taking the time to buy and read through it. I hope it will help when you decide to tear into one!

 

[icetech]

So... i was just bout to buy the book and have a couple of questions.. My trans is a '62 which i believe has a rear pump.. Does the book cover that also or is it pretty straight forward anyway? Was also wondering (if i remember correctly) The older 727's used a different pump/torque convertor setup, if i want to use a aftermarket convertor can i just find a newer pump and swap it in without any mods needed? thanks... Can't wait to see the book.. Last time i built a trans was 20+ years ago and i only had an exploded view to go by, this should make things easier.
P.S. it's weird how in my 20's i was fearless building anything now all i see are dollar signs and headaches..

P.P.S. my trans has not turned once in 45 years... does trans fluid go gummy like gas or other fluids.. just curious if i am gonna be dealing with stuck valve body parts and such..

 

[Voetom]

I do discuss some of the differences. In fact, one of the cars I featured was a 62 that uses the later pump and clutch retainers and input shaft. And, with the new pump and input shaft, he could use a late converter.

 

[Voetom]

This one!

 

[JoePole]

I am planning on rebuilding a A518 over the winter. I understand that the front is 727. Was wondering if the OD unit is covered in the book. Thanks.

 

[icetech]

I do discuss some of the differences. In fact, one of the cars I featured was a 62 that uses the later pump and clutch retainers and input shaft. And, with the new pump and input shaft, he could use a late converter.

Thanks tom, fingers crossed I don't know why i want to keep the pushbutton setup so bad.. would be easier to just go newer trans and a cheesy floor shifter..

 

[Voetom]

Joe, no sir. I am not an expert on those and would never pretend to know enough to write honestly about them. I'd suggest a factory shop manual and pay attention to the tools and safety suggestions they have.
Tom

 

[icetech]

God the book and am impressed it's done really well. One quick question, since i can't find a decent stall 19spline converter, i know i can change the input shaft/pump to a newer 727 and use a 24 spline. The only 727 i have found near me is a 1977... are there specific years that it has to be to use the parts?

At least i think it's a '77 (PK4028412 5618 9284) If i read properly the 5618 is the date code which i converted in a 10000 day calander app..

P.S. ok.. so if this is correct, i can use a 71+ input shaft/pump as long as i also use the matching direct drum. Sorry for posting this here, didn't want to start a whole new thread for a few questions..
Trans conversion..

 

[khryslerkid]

This one!

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My '62 still has the original (rebuilt) push button transmission with stock converter.

 

[icetech]

My '62 still has the original (rebuilt) push button transmission with stock converter.
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I may end up just doing that for now... Jegs lists a hughes 19 spline still but hughes doesn't have it on their page so that more than likely isn't a thing..