a727 no third gear

I think the problem might be in the direct ring area on the back of the pump. I'm not talking about the snap ring or even close to it. I'm talking about the TWO interlocking sealing rings on the back of the pump. They are a source of many problems on the 727. Everything in that area has to be perfect. I used to install special aluminum/teflon rings in that application..back when I was a perfectionist..
ill forsure replace them