Re: 727 problems

[William Harrison <bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx>]

John
I will look into the Turbo Action Kits.
I am building a 496 stroker out of a 383 block. I refuse to go to the adapter plate and run a p#%&Glide.....
I have another call appointment set for tomorrow to talk to a supervisor with TransGo as he was out of the office today.
We'll see what happens from that point on but my thoughts are s$%^t in one hand and wish in the other and see which one fills up first.
Thanks
Bill Harrison 
65 Coronet 2 dr post.

--- On Wed, 10/27/10, John Hammond <426_maxwedge@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: John Hammond <426_maxwedge@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: 727 problems
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 2:53 PM
> 
> I haven't had good luck with their products either...tried
> one of their kits and was less than impressed with the
> "improvements" the kit yielded. The instructions were well
> written and easy to understand; this was my first attempt at
> something like this and I was working with an experienced
> buddy to insure that we made no mistakes or oversites during
> the install. Every step was done methodically, deliberately,
> in order, and to the letter of the supplied
> instructions.  The result was less than thrilling, I
> felt the difference in shifting firmness was negligible
> considering the amount of work and care taken during the
> installation. Within a week the transmission began to slip
> and then drop into reverse with a noticeable bang. Fluid
> levels were fine but the new fluid was a darker shade and
> exhibited a burnt smell. Few days later second gear began to
> slip and then dissapeared entirely with the transmission
> then requiring manual shifting from 1st to 3rd just to drive
> the vehicle. Fluid remained at the proper levels and didn't
> degrade any more from the reverse problem. At the time of
> the TransGo install the transmission had some miles on it
> but no apparant problems, (80K or so). Shifted fine, no
> leaks, fluid was always nice in color and odor, it seemed
> very healthy, enough so I felt a shift kit wouldn't cause a
> problem. So....out comes the transmission for a
> rebuild.  I had a transmission shop go through it with
> a stock type rebuild without any high performance parts or
> upgrades other than a Turbo-Action reverse pattern
> full-manual valve body.  Car was a ball to drive after
> that and as far as I know it's still going strong for the
> current owner now some eleven years later.  Since then
> I've done four more 727's exactly the same way with exactly
> the same outstanding results.  I could have just had a
> random bad TransGo experience but I doubt it.  If you
> ask around in our circles though I don't think you'll find
> many if any problems mentioned with Turbo-Action products.
> I'm a happy customer of theirs and will continue to be for
> many years to come. From the asking around I've done since,
> it's been difficult to find anyone that has even used a
> TransGo offering.  One other note...their Cheetah
> Shifters, from my experience, are simply the best thing out
> there. Beyond Ugly, without a doubt, but I've not found
> anything more rugged, reliable, or smoother in
> operation.  My three cents and a half.
> 
> John Hammond
> 
> From: "William Harrison" <bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 1:04 PM
> Subject: 727 problems
> 
> 
> > 
> > Heres a good one for you.
> > I rebuilt my 727  and installed a Trans go shift
> kit.
> > It is one of the newer versions and is supposed to fix
> even more problems and improve performance..
> > I followed the directions to the nth degree and did
> not drill or alter any thing until checking and re checking
> the instructions....So, I know I didn't do any thing
> wrong..Wellllll....Long story short..
> > The tranny is now in the shop with a new bench build
> being done and a stock valve body replacing the modified
> one.
> > I need a new rear drum and band.  That seems to
> be the extent of the problem.
> > Seems the valve body would not let the rear band
> release during shifts and burnt up a brand new kevlar faced
> shift band and scored the rear drum.
> > This will cost me around $400 for parts and labor.
> > TransGo says I did something wrong...And I did; I used
> one of their shift kits.
> > Any one else with this problem from TransGo?
> > I heard nothing but praise for their kits.
> > Later
> > Bill Harrison
> > 65 Coronet 2 dr post
> > P.S....One good thing....I can now drop and re-install
> a 727 in around 6 hours with out a lift. Just block up my
> car hauler and run it up till the front tires are about 8"
> on and hook a come along to the front to keep it from moving
> back; jack up the rear end and set the frame on jack stands
> and blocks under the rear wheels for added safety. Oh what a
> back yard mechanic will do to fix his car.
> > Actually pretty comfortable working height with a
> creeper...
> > 
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