Rebuilding a 727 possible in the garage?

[Challenga]

I just got a 727 transmission on craigslist for my car.  I am going to try to rebuild it.  Am I crazy or is this something I can do? I am a pretty mechanically inclined person. I've rebuilt engines, suspensions, and carbs.  Is there a book that would walk me through it?  I am a little intimidated by all of the parts that are in there.
I have no idea what most of them do.   

[71chally416]

Their are many books on the subject and even a walk-through on the Mopar Muscle mag site. IMO it's much easier to do a 727-904 tranny than to rebuild a motor. And most of the parts the tranny Ads on TV talk about to discourage anyone from working on theirs are in the valve body.

[Topcat]

I re built a 727 once. Not to hard really.

I would look into putting in a 4 gear planetary and a 5 disc clutch set up back in it. Also an opportune time to consider a stall converter upgrade.

http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/auto/38.html

[QuartermileCuda]

Looks like im not the only one doing a Tranny build for the first time! 

[UKcuda]

.......the tranny Ads on TV.......

You have TV ads about transmission building !?!

99.9% of the "great British public" wouldn't recognise a transmission if they fell over one in the street.

[6packCuda]

You can absolutely do it. They're not that bad at all. Get this book http://www.amazon.com/Torqueflite-727-Transmission-Handbook-HP1399/dp/1557883998/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266668564&sr=8-1
It leads you through it step by step and really makes it easy. Also, there are very helpful members here who can help you through any problems you may encounter.

[71chally416]

Don't forget to soak all the new clutchs/bands in tranny fluid for a few days before installing them. 

[Challenga]

The tranny I bought is from a Dart with a 318.  From what I have read the bellhousing is correct, but I am wondering if the nose is correct.  It is going in a 70 Challenger. 

And thanks for the feedback.  It's always good to bounce ideas off people. 

[mopar12372]

are you putting the trans behind a small block  a eng or b/rb .
 a A ENG TRANS WONT FIT A B/RB ENG .  as long as you have a trans that came put of a car you are ok.  are you sure its a 727 ?

[Challenga]

I don't have the tranny or engine from my car to compare to.  I'm putting it behind a 340 though.

[mopar12372]

  there are #s on the side of the trans around the oil pan area could you post them so i can tell it its a 727  as of what i know of know you have a trans for a A ENGINE WICH WILL WORK FOR YOU.

[6packCuda]

or just post a picture of it here and somebody can tell you what it is.

[Chryco Psycho]

the biggest issue is loading the drums , you need a 3 legged press to release & install the spring

[Challenga]

On the passenger side of the bellhousing is: 5R114337
Does that make since?

CP - is that 3 legged press an expensive tool? 

[6packCuda]

A couple of C-clamps will also work if you don't want to spend the money on a press. It's not as convenient, but can certainly be done.