Tranny R&R questions

[W_A_Watson_II]

If I remember correctly from the one Auto I rebuilt, the kick down bell crank is a "D" shape not a through hole. So drilling it out might have allowed you to incorrectly clock it and thus resulting in the problem?

[W_A_Watson_II]

Found a picture of my Valve Body, yes it's a "D" shaped Shaft.

[DODGEBOYS]

if you email me [ its below ] l,ll share with you the ATSG 727 repair an rebuild manual on PDF file

[KRB64]

Correct, it is "D" shaped. That went back fine, it's the hole on the opposite end that was too small (barely) for the connecting rod so I drilled it out. Sorry for the confusion. The one off my old transmission wouldn't slip onto the "new" transmission though. I made sure they were clocked the same though. That's what's got me wondering if maybe the linkage is slightly different and longer. If I could only find where I put it...

Dodgeboys, I'll email you as that information could be real handy.

On the other end of the spectrum, I finally got my '92 Cummins back from the local tranny speed shop after 3 months. Rear bearing grenaded in the tailhousing. While it was there they completely rebuilt it, new bands, shift kit, low stall converter and upgraded flex plate etc. Good news is he had it so long and felt guilty so only charged me costs on all the new parts. Bad news is I still had to take out a home equity loan...

Sure is nice to have the 1st gen back though. And man what a difference!

[KRB64]

Big shoutout to Dodgeboys for sharing the manual. I can really troubleshoot now!

[DODGEBOYS]

you can also share it with anybody else or they can contact me and l,ll send it to them

[Chewie]

Isn't that one of the best parts of owning an old truck, you will never be finished with it, and whenever you repair another piece, find an additional piece of the truck puzzle, it only adds to the smiles per mile factor.

Grampa always said owning an old truck will make you a better mechanic..

[KRB64]

There must have been a slight difference in the linkages or I bent mine in the R&R because if I unhook it and tie the lever forward everything shifts just right going up. I'll fiddle with the linkage some more.