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    Offline cudadave72

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    727 question
    « on: August 22, 2008 - 11:11:37 AM »
    I've had my car for well over a year now and since day one every time I start the car I have to wait around 20 seconds or so before it will engage in gear. I dont know if it makes a difference but it is a built 727 torqueflite with a reverse valve body and a 4000 stall. I was told this was normal but thought I would check anyways.
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    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #1 on: August 22, 2008 - 11:23:50 AM »
    If you're letting it sit a while between driving sessions (like 1-2 weeks) then the tranny fluid is draining out of the torque converter; I have this happen all the time. With TFs the fluid pump isn't driven in park, so I start the car and let it warm up in neutral to get the fluid pressure built up.
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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #2 on: August 22, 2008 - 12:01:38 PM »

        :iagree:
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    Offline cudadave72

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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #3 on: August 22, 2008 - 10:14:30 PM »
    Thanks guys, now I feel better!! The car does sit for several days at a time and it does shift great once its going so I guess I shouldnt worry! :2thumbs:
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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #4 on: August 22, 2008 - 11:03:22 PM »
    You may be low of fluid, I just checked the manual & it confirms what I just learned from experience with our Dakota.....Check fluid level with motor running & transmission in Neutral...I've always heard that but I thought Park & Neutral were the same & they apparently are not, as the Dakota kept slipping until I did the homework & finally got enough fluid in it.
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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #5 on: August 22, 2008 - 11:09:21 PM »
    As I understand it ...not much pumpin' in park!  Niiki's torq is already low in 3-4 days! (not totally tho...) I just put it in "N" for a little bit and were ready to go!  :smokin:
    « Last Edit: August 22, 2008 - 11:12:05 PM by BIGSHCLUNK »
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    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #6 on: August 23, 2008 - 12:02:15 AM »
    You definitely should follow the instructions for checking tranny fluid, warm and in neutral.  Terry can set me straight on this if I'm wrong, but I think it'll read high if you check it in park because of too much fluid in the pan instead of in the converter.
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    Offline tactransman

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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #7 on: August 23, 2008 - 10:18:13 AM »
    You guys are ALL right on!  :clapping:
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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #8 on: August 23, 2008 - 10:25:43 AM »
    Gold star for me  :thumbsup:
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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #9 on: August 23, 2008 - 10:28:37 AM »
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    Offline cudadave72

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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #10 on: August 23, 2008 - 11:23:35 AM »
    Terry it was great talking you today. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions as I know you must be busy!!!The good new is that if my tranny does develope problems you will be getting a large box at your front door!!! As you requested here are some pics of the Cuda. Thanks again!! :2thumbs:
    « Last Edit: August 23, 2008 - 12:08:07 PM by cudadave72 »
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    Re: 727 question
    « Reply #11 on: August 23, 2008 - 12:10:30 PM »
     :clapping:   :burnout:  :droolingbounce:

    It was nice talking to you Dave.  :2thumbs:
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