Wow, what an awesome video!! I can smell the transmission fluid all way down here in Texas. I really learned a lot about a 727 transmission from watching this video. Everything was so clear, and the sound was amazing. Excellent job on the video George, the editing was first rate, and the background music was very enjoyable. Nick, you are the first one to be inside the transmission since it was built. I was amazed at how little was wrong with the trans, just 1 noisy bearing on the tail-shaft, not bad for sitting all those years. Some slight staining on the internals, but a good cleaning will take of that. I was pretty hard on the trans when I was driving the car, but I knew the 727 could handle anything that I put it through. The Chrysler engineers really knew what they were doing when they designed that transmission. I know that the trans will be better than new after Nick the Mopar Master works his magic on the 727. I hope that the Charger will be back at Nick's soon, so the assembly can begin.
Thank you, Mr Castles. Getting to know you and your car through the course of this restoration has been a continuing pleasure. Here's to the rest of this wonderful journey!
@@wokewokerman5280 Listen pal. Why would I do such a foolish thing, when I just got a "Master Class" on the 727 from the master himself? Why don't you pay for advertising or something for your fledgling little channel. Better still. Just get lost.
@@scuffmacgillicutty7509 ...first, I'm not your pal, second, check out Richard in Waco, an amazing transmission guy telling everything about every transmission on the market, check it out before being such a dolt....
@@wokewokerman5280 I agree with you, he's very good & explains everything just like Mr Nick. Just ignore that bloke, I think he got up on the wrong side of the bed! Cheers mate
Thank you. As you can imagine, no one person designed that transmission. It was a team of engineers, designers and technicians. There were improvements all along the way, upgrades to handle higher engine torque, improved manufacturing processes, better materials, noise reductions, shift improvements, etc. Over the years, team members came and went and various managers served as their coaches, to coordinate their efforts and make sure the team met all their objectives. Any of them that are still alive would really enjoy hearing the praise you heaped on them while you were conducting this teardown.
Ha, looks like the past repeats itself.....I have a 727 in pieces in my living room, it's way too hot to work on it in the garage. Plus I can watch movies while working on the 727, eat dinner, etc.
I got a divorce 2 years ago and today I have 1974 charger parts in my kitchen, dining room, and coffee table lol. Ran out of room in the garage. Bless her heart for letting me keep the house and the garage
Back when I was in high school our autosomal teacher had us disassemble and reassemble 904 and 727 transmissions as well as GM and Ford c6 and c4 transmissions. He was a great teacher enjoyed everyday in his class
Kevin;I also did the same in high school. This sure brings back memories for me it was in the '70's. I'll always remember those days,the good old days for sure.
@@paulkirkland1535 I Graduated in 85 our teacher ran our advanced auto class like a business we called customers and made part orders sure miss those days.
Watching this almost makes me think I can pull my 727 apart myself and perform an inspection! I have a '74 Challenger that had a 318 replaced with a 383 somewhere in its life and they paired a 727 transmission with an 8 3/4 rear end. It engages 2nd and 3rd gear nice enough but 1st and reverse have some clunkiness and the car is making a high pitched whine at around 40-50 mph. Not 100% sure that is the transmission noise but I am suspicious. I did just change the speedometer gear and that was a super tutorial as I know I did not pay attention to aligning the housing correctly. Going to head out in the garage today to see if I got lucky or if I need to reposition. I am totally new to all this stuff but learned a TON from great content creators on UA-cam like you Nick. Thanks so much... you have no idea how much you helped me with not only excellent technical information but also with inspiration. You are the best! Happy New Year!
Never? I'm sure he's had plenty of oil + grease in the past, but he's graduated, but how long would white trousers stay white if he wore some to the shop?
I know in 1950 the Hydro-Magic trans was a 4 speed. The first transmission class I took was in college. Went to the junk-yard and bought a good Torqueflyte transmission to tear down and study. My Instructor made us memorize every valve, servo etc. of the Hydro-Matic for each gear plus reverse and neutral for our final exam. He used this trans because he said it had every kind of hydraulic valve and timing devices in use at that time, this was the mid-sixties. The Instructor had a Doctorate Degree in Hydraulics. I was just starting out as a mechanic and wanted to learn more about automatics. I had already been into a couple and I knew I needed to upgrade my skills. All my friends told me “don’t take that class you won’t pass it”. Still have my textbook. I’m 73 now, was probably 19 or 20 then. By the way the Instructor handed out the finale exam and each student had a different gear. My final grade in this class was an “A”. Back then if you worked on engines, transmissions, rear ends you were known as a bumper to bumper mechanic. That’s what our master Mr Nick is. Not many left to pass on this knowledge. Nick and George, great job. Thanks and stay safe.
Oh Nick When you call it the FRONT PUMP. I realize what you saying. I say the same thing. Us old school guys remember the day when there was also a rear pump. Having apprenticed with Chrysler. I resealed and rebuilt many a 904 and 727s Thanks for memories. The old school guy.
It takes special people and teams of people to come up and design something like this. Sometimes I think they are from another planet. Pretty wicked man.
Great Memories of when I took my first transmission apart when I was 16 which was a 727 from a '72 station wagon and put it in my first car that was a '77 Aspen R/T with a 360 replacing the 904... Another Great Video Nick!
The mark of a true master and one who has done it all before, many times. All those intricate and precision bits and pieces placed on the cart, in no special order, but we know it will go back together and work perfectly. I'd be taking pictures at every step and the parts would be laid out in order across my work bench. Absolutely brilliant Nick. Thanks for taking the time to show us how it's done.
As far as I know, all of these were built at KTP (Kokomo Transmission Plant) in Kokomo, Indiana. Lots of friends and relatives worked there. Lots of pride. I think all FCA transmissions are still built in the area (KTP, ITP I and II, and Tipton)
Nick, I know this is an older video, but this is the best explanation on how an automatic transmission is built and how it works that I have found. Thank you, sir. I enjoyed watching it very much.
That's how it is done, organized, right tools and most of all knowledge. That is how a pro works wish I had someone like Nick when I was doing this back in the 80's and 90's. He is a real mechanic the information he is sharing on his channel I would have killed for back in the day.
G'mornin; Eugene! This is going to be one fine auto! You have the best hands in the world massaging it back to better than new condition. This has to be excruciating to wait for, but oh my....when it is done!!!
I love how Nick takes things apart with manual hand tools. You watch some other mechanics and just about every tool they use is either air or battery powered. Thank you for showing the disassembly of a 727 Torque Flight Transmission Nick. I haven’t seen one torn down in a very long time. I think they are one of the best Automatic Transmissions ever made.
This backyard mechanic sure wishes I had transmission stand like that back in the day when I was putting shift-kits in 727s. First one I did had a flanged tail shaft. 1964 I think. Loved how all ya had to do was think about pushing the Drive button and she was in gear, Bang, just like that. Had very happy friends that I did transmission shift-kit for. Thanks for the memories Nick. Bill, your MOPAR buddy from Michigan.
I'm a retired transmission specialist I rebuilt many 727 torqueflite great transmission very strong heavy duty well-built transmission the 904 torqueflite is for the smaller Motors if you want a Powerhouse transmission the 727 torqueflite is a great transmission this video brings back the good old days up high performance Transmissions
Giasou Nikola, We need a video of your neighborhood. The alley way where all the cars were parked, the house you grew up in & worked on the cars back in the 70's. Just a walking tour where you started your passion for muscle cars & to be the mechanic you are. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
As always, a really great video from Nick. My Jeep Liberty came from the factory with synthetic fluid in everything. The dealer replaced the trans fluid at 35,000 under warranty when the torque convertor ceased locking up at highway speed. There was a recall on it so I got it done for free! The mechanic told me with synthetic it would be safe to go 80,000 miles between fluid changes unless I pulled a heavy trailer often. So I did. At 120,000 miles I changed the fluid and it looked good I was wondering if it was necessary. Then at 200,000 miles I took it to a local shop and asked him to look it over careful for any signs of wear or trouble. He told me the pan was so clean he wiped it and stood it on end, didn't need to flush it. NO SHAVINGS OR PARTICLES! But, I don't abuse it and I live ten miles from the nearest town so it gets a good warmup every where I go. That keeps the moisture out of it. I am totally sold on synthetic and will not be using anything else in the future.
Nick, I had a 727 on a 69 GTX in a 65 Belvedere. I loved that car but I could not keep it from scorching t-fluid. After about 5 rebuilds my Dad and I gave up and sold her. I always thought maybe the kickdown was not right... Fast Forward 40 years and one night I was reading A&A Transmission's pages and I was shocked when I read the words "Never overfill a 727 with fluid or your fluid will foam up and scorch". I cried because such a simple solution may have allowed me to keep my Girl. 🥺
That's really something. I've never seen the inside of an automatic transmission. I'm very impressed with the way you like to do things by hand, rather than just zap things apart with a power tool. This way if there's a stripped nut, bolt, or threads, you know it by the feel when it's coming apart. Love the videos, I'm always learning. Even if I never do that work, at least I have an understanding of what's going on and why.
Hey Nick I’ve had for turbo 400s in various vehicles watched everyone get rebuilt with high-performance stuff amazing each time wow really have to pay attention to what you’re doing but I like what you’re doing and showing us what’s all involved because a refresher course is still very important no matter how many times you get into one of those transmissions thank you Nick really appreciate you from San Diego California.
Thanks for doing this. I've always wanted to know more about how these transmissions worked. Such an amazing design. It boggles my mind that something so complex can be so reliable for so many miles.
Hell yea Nick! Well said. "Working Out" in your shop instead of going to the gym! I started in the late 70's early 80's by Pulling engines with a Tripod and come along in the backyard with a set of Sockets and some Box Wrenches by hand!
Love this video. 40+ years ago one of my mechanic friends said he NEVER saw a torqueflite in the dodge tradesman vans fail. he said the oil and filter would get so plugged up the truck would not move. tow it in. replace the filter, clean up the pan. put that back and refill the pan with fluid. off it would go back to work. legendary transmission is rite.
Just for your info. The kick down band is 2nd gear. That kick down valve is actually the throttle pressure valve. This valve increases or decreases throttle pressure in trans to control shift points and firmness of the shifts. The vacuum modulator on a turbo 350/400 for example does the same thing. The (rear drum) is the forward clutch drum and the (front drum) is 3rd and reverse gears. The rear band is applied in reverse and manual low. The sprag holds in 1st gear. So there is really no difference between 1st gear and manual low, other than when you are in manual low and let off the gas, you have engine braking. So, if you like to do neutral slams with this transmission, you can end up spinning the sprag housing out of the case. At this point, trans won’t pull. You can pull it into low and it should be able to pull, but you will have to shift it manually, till you get it fixed. And yes, these are a very tough transmissions. And to all the people who shift from reverse to drive without stopping, you need to quit doing this. It can break hard parts inside the trans and/or burn the clutch plates.
Just a superb tutorial Nick. Wish I could have been there in person to get the full effect. And George, you're simply awesome on the production. Thank you gentlemen,
That was great Nick, Looks just like it did back in 77' when my brother installed a shift kit in his 383 Super Bee. He was 19 yrs old. He has a photographic memory and knows the scientific plant names. Its a feat of Engineering for sure.
Almost 40 years ago a 727 was the first transmission I every rebuilt. It lasted 25 or 30 years and I still have it but it's been sitting for years now. I had it in a 70 Challenger, a 70 Challenger RT, 69 Road Runner and finally it's sitting in a 23 T bucket Roadster. Yeah I would say they are one hell of a transmission. Thanks for the great video Nick!
Once again Nick you have taught me something. I didn't know about the position of the speedometer gear housing. I just turned the housing until I felt the gear was touching the output shaft. I never looked at those numbers for the teeth. I have replaced the shifter seal, the front pump seal, the rear out put seal and the neutral/back up switch when they leaked oil. I have also adjusted both the front band and the rear band. A guy I know installs the shift kit in your valve body in his basement yet today. Now I know how he increases the line pressure that gives nice firm shifts. Most people don't like that firm feeling so they decrease the line pressure, which causes heat from the parts slipping. Believe it or not I got my ASE certification for Automatic transmission but have never really rebuilt one.
He did not really explain that the housing had to be clocked to compensate for different number of teeth causes different size gears. The housing is offset to ensure proper gear meshing. I have made training DVD's and have often said things that, after viewing the dvd, I wished I had said it differently, so I understand.
:o OMG ! .... my brain would explode if I ever tried to completely rebuild an Auto Tranny like a 727 ! They are an awesome transmissions for sure, but the amount of parts and how they are assembled and adjusted- Sheesh ! I could never do this in less than a Year with Manuals- if EVER ! Kudos to Nick for having this knowledge and ability ! I'm just in awe of his talents in all things mechanical.
Make sure the planetary gears have no pitting or play side to side or up and down. Check the front pump body and make sure it has no wear if it does it needs to be replaced (I always install new pump gears).Also make sure to replace all of the bushings and thrust washers🙂. I've done tons of transmission builds. Great informational video for the viewers 👍
The fist time I rebuilt a 727.. it gave me fits!! It was a good thing my buddy who's it was , I told him to take pictures. I think i gave him 5 , 35 rolls of exposures. LOL Sure did help. I have do a bunch of them since then and still have the pictures. have done many t350s and t400s . they are basically all the same. Take care, stay safe ,stay healthy and God bless.
I had a '71 Dodge van with a slant six and a 727 trans, and a decade before that a '65 Coronet 383-4V and the 727 (last year with the rear pump). Bulletproof.
my neighbor is 82 years old and back in the day drag racing, they would use a chevy engine, 727 trans with clutch instead of torque converter and a ford 9 inch, thanks nick
They called them a Clutch-Flite. There were also Clutch-Glide and Turbo-Clutch transmissions made from GM Power Glide and Turbo Hydramatic transmissions. I actually still have a Turbo-Clutch 400 in one of my street cars.
Very informative Nick! I had the 727 re-built with a shift kit and better torque converter for my '70 Charger RT, made a big difference in shift RPM, and fuel consumption! :)
Love Nick's confidence and candor. I've had to do my 63 Belvedere 727 typewriter because a previous owner let it set several years. Thanks Nick for pointing out the telltale signs of setting. Only got 385,000 miles out of my 81 Cherokee before having to rebuild the lockup 727 in it.😉 Thanks so much for sharing your vast experience with us nick. Can't wait to see how you compress the clutchpack piston seals.
Excellent episode!!! That was an expertly done teardown!!! I really like the B&M shift kits for these and other makes of transmissions...That piston between the low/reverse & kickdown servos is the accumulator... It gives 'smoothness' to the shifts... But that 'slushing' feeling between shifts tends to wear out the clutch's & bands more rapidly... Many people have greatly extended the lives of their automatic trans by 1)Changing the fluid & filter every 50k. Miles 2)Installing a larger aftermarket ATF cooler 3)Installing a B&M shift-kit 4) And removing the spring in the accumulator and installing a rod in It's place, to stop the movement of the accumulator piston...
Funny thing about wrenches is, in the Danish language we call the wrench "skruenøgle" which is literally translated to "screw key/screwing key" , but as you guessed, it does too uses the word "key" which in danish is "nøgle"
NICK IVE WATCHED A LOT OF YOURE VIDEOS BECAUSE I ALSO AM A BUILDER AND RUN A MOBILE SERVICE AND A SHOP OUT OF IDAHOFALLS IDAHO. AND IVE GOT TO SAY I LOVE YOURE HONESTY THANK YOU FOR THAT.
Hello Nick, you are the man! Excellent video. I installed a BM shaft kit in my '70 Challenger T/A back in the 70s. It was a little intimidating but I did it and it worked. But rebuilding the complete transmission is a whole different ball game! I learn a lot watching your videos. Keep them coming!
Wow, what an awesome video!! I can smell the transmission fluid all way down here in Texas. I really learned a lot about a 727 transmission from watching this video. Everything was so clear, and the sound was amazing. Excellent job on the video George, the editing was first rate, and the background music was very enjoyable. Nick, you are the first one to be inside the transmission since it was built. I was amazed at how little was wrong with the trans, just 1 noisy bearing on the tail-shaft, not bad for sitting all those years. Some slight staining on the internals, but a good cleaning will take of that. I was pretty hard on the trans when I was driving the car, but I knew the 727 could handle anything that I put it through. The Chrysler engineers really knew what they were doing when they designed that transmission. I know that the trans will be better than new after Nick the Mopar Master works his magic on the 727. I hope that the Charger will be back at Nick's soon, so the assembly can begin.
Thank you, Mr Castles. Getting to know you and your car through the course of this restoration has been a continuing pleasure. Here's to the rest of this wonderful journey!
Exciting times Eugene Thanks for sharing the restoration of your dream
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that is one hell of a car you got there , hope you have tons of fun driving it . can't wait to see the project completed
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I can't wait for Nick to do his BURNOUT
Bless your parents Nick. They did a solid job of raising kids.
...need to head over to Precision Transmission Channel if your even thinking about doing anything with an automatic transmission....
@@wokewokerman5280 Listen pal. Why would I do such a foolish thing, when I just got a "Master Class" on the 727 from the master himself?
Why don't you pay for advertising or something for your fledgling little channel. Better still. Just get lost.
@@scuffmacgillicutty7509 ...first, I'm not your pal, second, check out Richard in Waco, an amazing transmission guy telling everything about every transmission on the market, check it out before being such a dolt....
@@wokewokerman5280 I agree with you, he's very good & explains everything just like Mr Nick. Just ignore that bloke, I think he got up on the wrong side of the bed!
Cheers mate
Nick the man love all his workers and mopar
Thank you. As you can imagine, no one person designed that transmission. It was a team of engineers, designers and technicians. There were improvements all along the way, upgrades to handle higher engine torque, improved manufacturing processes, better materials, noise reductions, shift improvements, etc. Over the years, team members came and went and various managers served as their coaches, to coordinate their efforts and make sure the team met all their objectives. Any of them that are still alive would really enjoy hearing the praise you heaped on them while you were conducting this teardown.
Eugene. They deserve all the credit.
@@nickpanaritis4122 Just not today's engineers who designed junk like the CVT (rubber-band) transmissions on a computer!
In 1976 my new wife came home from work and found my friend and I with a 727 on the kitchen table in pieces. We are still married!
Ha, looks like the past repeats itself.....I have a 727 in pieces in my living room, it's way too hot to work on it in the garage.
Plus I can watch movies while working on the 727, eat dinner, etc.
@@johng.3740 What a laugh. A friend who was with us back then just visited tonight and we are having a laugh about the memories.
I got a divorce 2 years ago and today I have 1974 charger parts in my kitchen, dining room, and coffee table lol. Ran out of room in the garage. Bless her heart for letting me keep the house and the garage
I cant put a spoon on that table without mats!!
Invaluable content to be referred to by generations of classic car mechanics.
That's very kind, Shawn. Thanks.
It's been about 30 years since I've had my hands in a 727 Torqueflite. I can still see the parts in my mind. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks for joining us.
Back when I was in high school our autosomal teacher had us disassemble and reassemble 904 and 727 transmissions as well as GM and Ford c6 and c4 transmissions. He was a great teacher enjoyed everyday in his class
Kevin;I also did the same in high school. This sure brings back memories for me it was in the '70's. I'll always remember those days,the good old days for sure.
@@paulkirkland1535 I Graduated in 85 our teacher ran our advanced auto class like a business we called customers and made part orders sure miss those days.
Watching this almost makes me think I can pull my 727 apart myself and perform an inspection! I have a '74 Challenger that had a 318 replaced with a 383 somewhere in its life and they paired a 727 transmission with an 8 3/4 rear end. It engages 2nd and 3rd gear nice enough but 1st and reverse have some clunkiness and the car is making a high pitched whine at around 40-50 mph. Not 100% sure that is the transmission noise but I am suspicious.
I did just change the speedometer gear and that was a super tutorial as I know I did not pay attention to aligning the housing correctly. Going to head out in the garage today to see if I got lucky or if I need to reposition.
I am totally new to all this stuff but learned a TON from great content creators on UA-cam like you Nick. Thanks so much... you have no idea how much you helped me with not only excellent technical information but also with inspiration. You are the best! Happy New Year!
I’m always amazed that Nick tears down something that’s full of oil and Nick never gets his Jeans dirty! Way to go Nick!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Us too!
Never? I'm sure he's had plenty of oil + grease in the past, but he's graduated, but how long would white trousers stay white if he wore some to the shop?
This is such a great transmission that AMC used it in the Matador police vehicle.
They used it in every car with a 360 or 401 V8 starting in 1972. My Javelin AMX with a 401 has a 727.
I know in 1950 the Hydro-Magic trans was a 4 speed. The first transmission class I took was in college. Went to the junk-yard and bought a good Torqueflyte transmission to tear down and study. My Instructor made us memorize every valve, servo etc. of the Hydro-Matic for each gear plus reverse and neutral for our final exam. He used this trans because he said it had every kind of hydraulic valve and timing devices in use at that time, this was the mid-sixties. The Instructor had a Doctorate Degree in Hydraulics. I was just starting out as a mechanic and wanted to learn more about automatics. I had already been into a couple and I knew I needed to upgrade my skills. All my friends told me “don’t take that class you won’t pass it”. Still have my textbook. I’m 73 now, was probably 19 or 20 then. By the way the Instructor handed out the finale exam and each student had a different gear. My final grade in this class was an “A”. Back then if you worked on engines, transmissions, rear ends you were known as a bumper to bumper mechanic. That’s what our master Mr Nick is. Not many left to pass on this knowledge. Nick and George, great job. Thanks and stay safe.
William. Thank you Sir.
When i was 4 years old my parents took apart the automatic transmission to thier 1949 Hudson on our dining room table and it was a lot of parts.
Im tearing into my first 727 this year.
Oh Nick When you call it the FRONT PUMP. I realize what you saying. I say the same thing. Us old school guys remember the day when there was also a rear pump. Having apprenticed with Chrysler. I resealed and rebuilt many a 904 and 727s Thanks for memories. The old school guy.
That Ball body is amazing, I never knew the mechanics of an old muscle car were so sophisticated.
Best way to start a morning with nick's garage
Thanks Nathan. Tell your friends for us?
@@NicksGarage well do an share this video on Facebook
I'm glad Nick's got a great memory on putting all the parts and pieces back, I use plastic bags and magic marker to label every thing I take out.
It takes special people and teams of people to come up and design something like this. Sometimes I think they are from another planet. Pretty wicked man.
That was a ford Motor Company engineer by the name of Simpson who designed the heart of this transmission.
The old saying, if you want it done right, do it yourself.
i really like these detailed tutorials done after work where there is not any distraction. please do some more of these.
Thank you.
Great Memories of when I took my first transmission apart when I was 16 which was a 727 from a '72 station wagon and put it in my first car that was a '77 Aspen R/T with a 360 replacing the 904...
Another Great Video Nick!
You, sir, are an international treasure.
I love how Nick works, no snazzy powertools etc needed, just basic tools and careful patient tecnique - truly passionate much like my father was
The mark of a true master and one who has done it all before, many times. All those intricate and precision bits and pieces placed on the cart, in no special order, but we know it will go back together and work perfectly. I'd be taking pictures at every step and the parts would be laid out in order across my work bench.
Absolutely brilliant Nick. Thanks for taking the time to show us how it's done.
As far as I know, all of these were built at KTP (Kokomo Transmission Plant) in Kokomo, Indiana. Lots of friends and relatives worked there. Lots of pride. I think all FCA transmissions are still built in the area (KTP, ITP I and II, and Tipton)
Starting the week with Nick! Can't think of anything better! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania
Nick, I know this is an older video, but this is the best explanation on how an automatic transmission is built and how it works that I have found. Thank you, sir. I enjoyed watching it very much.
Great video and I never knew about clocking the speedometer gear.
Hope we get to see you guys put it back together!
There is sooo much to learn from Nick. Isn't there? Wow. Outstanding video, and editing as always!
Wow, thanks! We are glad you enjoy.
Great video. I have to admit that I was lost after the first bolt removal. I never thought that an automatic transmission had so many parts. Good job!
That's how it is done, organized, right tools and most of all knowledge. That is how a pro works wish I had someone like Nick when I was doing this back in the 80's and 90's. He is a real mechanic the information he is sharing on his channel I would have killed for back in the day.
Another superb video by Nick. My '67 Coronet R/T had that trans. It was bullet proof!
Good morning Nick, I have been looking forward to this video.
Good Morning! Thanks for being here, sir. We hope you enjoy this one.
G'mornin; Eugene! This is going to be one fine auto! You have the best hands in the world massaging it back to better than new condition. This has to be excruciating to wait for, but oh my....when it is done!!!
@@NicksGarage Mr Eugene Castles
Nick didn't let his fans know about this Sir 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nick you could have let us know 🤣🤣🤣
What about the 904-A??
I love how Nick takes things apart with manual hand tools. You watch some other mechanics and just about every tool they use is either air or battery powered.
Thank you for showing the disassembly of a 727 Torque Flight Transmission Nick. I haven’t seen one torn down in a very long time. I think they are one of the best Automatic Transmissions ever made.
This backyard mechanic sure wishes I had transmission stand like that back in the day when I was putting shift-kits in 727s. First one I did had a flanged tail shaft. 1964 I think. Loved how all ya had to do was think about pushing the Drive button and she was in gear, Bang, just like that. Had very happy friends that I did transmission shift-kit for. Thanks for the memories Nick. Bill, your MOPAR buddy from Michigan.
I'm a retired transmission specialist I rebuilt many 727 torqueflite great transmission very strong heavy duty well-built transmission the 904 torqueflite is for the smaller Motors if you want a Powerhouse transmission the 727 torqueflite is a great transmission this video brings back the good old days up high performance Transmissions
This brought back memories of my two 68 Chargers and the brief time I worked at Aamco
I like Nick undoing bolts by hand. It tells you right away of any issues with previous cross threading.
Here to learn
This the best breakdown I’ve seen yet
Learned A lot
Not too many people are experts in both engines AND transmissions. Keep up the great work Nick!!
Amazed at how much the clutch pack looks like a motorcycle clutch. Learn something every day.
Genius master off v8 engine Nick love it 💯👍💯
Thanks 👍
Giasou Nikola,
We need a video of your neighborhood.
The alley way where all the cars were parked, the house you grew up in & worked on the cars back in the 70's.
Just a walking tour where you started your passion for muscle cars & to be the mechanic you are.
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We have been talking about doing this one for YEARS. One of these days. 👍
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Just like the Nike ad.
Just Do It.
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"I dont go to the gym and do any excercises, I do this in my shop" hahaha
he is a perpetual motion machine , he never stops moving
I was going to complain about my a833 but suddenly it doesn’t seem so complicated! Thanks for another great video
Dr. Nick, glad to be here and learning more on cars.,cheers btw, Eugene thank you for your service.
Welcome aboard!
I enjoyed serving my Country, and would do it again if possible.
As always, a really great video from Nick.
My Jeep Liberty came from the factory with synthetic fluid in everything.
The dealer replaced the trans fluid at 35,000 under warranty when the torque convertor ceased locking up at highway speed. There was a recall on it so I got it done for free! The mechanic told me with synthetic it would be safe to go 80,000 miles between fluid changes unless I pulled a heavy trailer often. So I did. At 120,000 miles I changed the fluid and it looked good I was wondering if it was necessary. Then at 200,000 miles I took it to a local shop and asked him to look it over careful for any signs of wear or trouble. He told me the pan was so clean he wiped it and stood it on end, didn't need to flush it. NO SHAVINGS OR PARTICLES!
But, I don't abuse it and I live ten miles from the nearest town so it gets a good warmup every where I go. That keeps the moisture out of it.
I am totally sold on synthetic and will not be using anything else in the future.
Nick, I had a 727 on a 69 GTX in a 65 Belvedere. I loved that car but I could not keep it from scorching t-fluid. After about 5 rebuilds my Dad and I gave up and sold her. I always thought maybe the kickdown was not right...
Fast Forward 40 years and one night I was reading A&A Transmission's pages and I was shocked when I read the words "Never overfill a 727 with fluid or your fluid will foam up and scorch". I cried because such a simple solution may have allowed me to keep my Girl.
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That's really something. I've never seen the inside of an automatic transmission. I'm very impressed with the way you like to do things by hand, rather than just zap things apart with a power tool. This way if there's a stripped nut, bolt, or threads, you know it by the feel when it's coming apart. Love the videos, I'm always learning. Even if I never do that work, at least I have an understanding of what's going on and why.
Back in school ! Good job Nick !
Awesome video, I learned a lot, thank you.
I was just thinking yesterday I would like to see nick tear down a automatic transmission well I got my wish 👍
Nice!
Hey Nick I’ve had for turbo 400s in various vehicles watched everyone get rebuilt with high-performance stuff amazing each time wow really have to pay attention to what you’re doing but I like what you’re doing and showing us what’s all involved because a refresher course is still very important no matter how many times you get into one of those transmissions thank you Nick really appreciate you from San Diego California.
Wow Nick I Didn’t Know That You Did Automatic Transmissions Too 😮😲😮👨🏼🔧😀 That’s Why I Love Nicks Garage You Guy’s Are The Best 😀😊👨🏼🔧
I used too like doing transmission because it got my hands so clean
All these years me working on my own cars , this is the first time I seen an automatic transmission apart . Thank you Nick , I enjoyed this video .
Right on!
Thanks for doing this. I've always wanted to know more about how these transmissions worked. Such an amazing design. It boggles my mind that something so complex can be so reliable for so many miles.
Hell yea Nick! Well said. "Working Out" in your shop instead of going to the gym! I started in the late 70's early 80's by Pulling engines with a Tripod and come along in the backyard with a set of Sockets and some Box Wrenches by hand!
Daniel. Good for you. That is the way to do it.
Love this video. 40+ years ago one of my mechanic friends said he NEVER saw a torqueflite in the dodge tradesman vans fail. he said the oil and filter would get so plugged up the truck would not move. tow it in. replace the filter, clean up the pan. put that back and refill the pan with fluid. off it would go back to work. legendary transmission is rite.
I can understand how each part of an engine works but I’ve never been able to comprehend how a transmission works. What a piece of engineering.
Thanks for your videos Nick. It's so nice to watch a show that teaches you without all the screaming and drama... thanks
Just for your info. The kick down band is 2nd gear. That kick down valve is actually the throttle pressure valve. This valve increases or decreases throttle pressure in trans to control shift points and firmness of the shifts. The vacuum modulator on a turbo 350/400 for example does the same thing. The (rear drum) is the forward clutch drum and the (front drum) is 3rd and reverse gears. The rear band is applied in reverse and manual low. The sprag holds in 1st gear. So there is really no difference between 1st gear and manual low, other than when you are in manual low and let off the gas, you have engine braking. So, if you like to do neutral slams with this transmission, you can end up spinning the sprag housing out of the case. At this point, trans won’t pull. You can pull it into low and it should be able to pull, but you will have to shift it manually, till you get it fixed. And yes, these are a very tough transmissions. And to all the people who shift from reverse to drive without stopping, you need to quit doing this. It can break hard parts inside the trans and/or burn the clutch plates.
The. Great info. Thank you.
Just a superb tutorial Nick. Wish I could have been there in person to get the full effect. And George, you're simply awesome on the production. Thank you gentlemen,
That was great Nick, Looks just like it did back in 77' when my brother installed a shift kit in his 383 Super Bee. He was 19 yrs old. He has a photographic memory and knows the scientific plant names. Its a feat of Engineering for sure.
This by far is one of the best of his videos! Nick has a passion for what he does, I’m always amazed.
Almost 40 years ago a 727 was the first transmission I every rebuilt. It lasted 25 or 30 years and I still have it but it's been sitting for years now.
I had it in a 70 Challenger, a 70 Challenger RT, 69 Road Runner and finally it's sitting in a 23 T bucket Roadster. Yeah I would say they are one hell of a transmission.
Thanks for the great video Nick!
Mr MOPAR, I love the show from New York!!
Hey Brother Nick, You are truly worth your weight in gold with the wealth of information and knowledge that you are blessed with!
Once again Nick you have taught me something. I didn't know about the position of the speedometer gear housing. I just turned the housing until I felt the gear was touching the output shaft. I never looked at those numbers for the teeth. I have replaced the shifter seal, the front pump seal, the rear out put seal and the neutral/back up switch when they leaked oil. I have also adjusted both the front band and the rear band. A guy I know installs the shift kit in your valve body in his basement yet today. Now I know how he increases the line pressure that gives nice firm shifts. Most people don't like that firm feeling so they decrease the line pressure, which causes heat from the parts slipping. Believe it or not I got my ASE certification for Automatic transmission but have never really rebuilt one.
He did not really explain that the housing had to be clocked to compensate for different number of teeth causes different size gears. The housing is offset to ensure proper gear meshing. I have made training DVD's and have often said things that, after viewing the dvd, I wished I had said it differently, so I understand.
I love watching any type of artist work
:o OMG ! .... my brain would explode if I ever tried to completely rebuild an Auto Tranny like a 727 ! They are an awesome transmissions for sure, but the amount of parts and how they are assembled and adjusted- Sheesh ! I could never do this in less than a Year with Manuals- if EVER ! Kudos to Nick for having this knowledge and ability ! I'm just in awe of his talents in all things mechanical.
Thank you Nick, really interesting 👍😁
Cheers Nick from Sydney Australia 👍😄
Cheers! Thanks for watching.
Best 727 tear down video on UA-cam
Thanks!
Thanks nick fo the break down of the727 transmission I really enjoyed it. I have never seen one before 👍👍
you cant beat doing what you love thats a blessing from above
Precision transmission channel if you want transmission rebuilds. GREAT people too, cant emphasize enough, down in TX
The 727 is an excellent transmission. I've had several and never a problem with any of them except one had a leaky seal on the shift shaft.
My gosh, my gosh, I sure have enjoyed this session on automatic transmission.
Make sure the planetary gears have no pitting or play side to side or up and down. Check the front pump body and make sure it has no wear if it does it needs to be replaced (I always install new pump gears).Also make sure to replace all of the bushings and thrust washers🙂. I've done tons of transmission builds. Great informational video for the viewers 👍
Pleasure to watch. When you really enjoy your job you never "work" a day in your life . .. thanks Nick...... be well.
The fist time I rebuilt a 727.. it gave me fits!! It was a good thing my buddy who's it was , I told him to take pictures. I think i gave him 5 , 35 rolls of exposures. LOL Sure did help. I have do a bunch of them since then and still have the pictures. have done many t350s and t400s . they are basically all the same. Take care, stay safe ,stay healthy and God bless.
Great job, well done Nick. Explained everything, very clear, showed all parts in detail. Broke it down very well. Thank you very much, Sir.
I love the honist demeanor, don't know what it does but I can put it back together. Haha perfect
Another great educational video from one of the best automotive channels on UA-cam! Thank You Nick and thanks to George too!
I was always wondering how good the 727's were, now I know..thanks Nick !
I had a '71 Dodge van with a slant six and a 727 trans, and a decade before that a '65 Coronet 383-4V and the 727 (last year with the rear pump). Bulletproof.
my neighbor is 82 years old and back in the day drag racing, they would use a chevy engine, 727 trans with clutch instead of torque converter and a ford 9 inch, thanks nick
They called them a Clutch-Flite. There were also Clutch-Glide and Turbo-Clutch transmissions made from GM Power Glide and Turbo Hydramatic transmissions. I actually still have a Turbo-Clutch 400 in one of my street cars.
Very informative Nick! I had the 727 re-built with a shift kit and better torque converter for my '70 Charger RT, made a big difference in shift RPM, and fuel consumption! :)
First one I did was when I was 16, New Clutch cluster, My first car, 68 Sport Fury 440, Many more after that.
Love Nick's confidence and candor. I've had to do my 63 Belvedere 727 typewriter because a previous owner let it set several years. Thanks Nick for pointing out the telltale signs of setting. Only got 385,000 miles out of my 81 Cherokee before having to rebuild the lockup 727 in it.😉 Thanks so much for sharing your vast experience with us nick. Can't wait to see how you compress the clutchpack piston seals.
Excellent episode!!! That was an expertly done teardown!!! I really like the B&M shift kits for these and other makes of transmissions...That piston between the low/reverse & kickdown servos is the accumulator... It gives 'smoothness' to the shifts... But that 'slushing' feeling between shifts tends to wear out the clutch's & bands more rapidly... Many people have greatly extended the lives of their automatic trans by 1)Changing the fluid & filter every 50k. Miles 2)Installing a larger aftermarket ATF cooler 3)Installing a B&M shift-kit 4) And removing the spring in the accumulator and installing a rod in It's place, to stop the movement of the accumulator piston...
Funny thing about wrenches is, in the Danish language we call the wrench "skruenøgle" which is literally translated to "screw key/screwing key" , but as you guessed, it does too uses the word "key" which in danish is "nøgle"
In some of Nick’s videos you will hear him call a wrench a key.
@@nickpappas4133 and the old English say spanner
Awesome video. Nick gave us a school lesson in transmissions today. Nicks knowledge is next level..."let me tell you"
I love that he's playing background music that is the same as the hold music you hear when you call Jeg's High Performance! LOL!
It was awesome tear down a 727. Cheers guys 👍 well done as always.
Glad you enjoyed it
NICK IVE WATCHED A LOT OF YOURE VIDEOS BECAUSE I ALSO AM A BUILDER AND RUN A MOBILE SERVICE AND A SHOP OUT OF IDAHOFALLS IDAHO. AND IVE GOT TO SAY I LOVE YOURE HONESTY THANK YOU FOR THAT.
Great episode !
Hello Nick, you are the man! Excellent video. I installed a BM shaft kit in my '70 Challenger T/A back in the 70s. It was a little intimidating but I did it and it worked. But rebuilding the complete transmission is a whole different ball game! I learn a lot watching your videos. Keep them coming!