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From other guys and what I've read there is NO WAY, from that damage, that I would NOT inspect the trans, the sprag. You don't need all that much to get to the sprag in tools. Biggest thing is a pair of flat nose external ring plier for the big ring in the tail housing. That is the one under the small external cover. Sometimes you need something to work the pump loose. Some guys just loosen the pump bolts and then bang the guts against the pump or prying against the drum inside from the pan opening.
Make sure you get a pair of pliers with enough opening range, I have one that "don't." Sorry, I don't remember what those were.
There are lots of Yewtoobe vids, and several good books.
Start with the service manual. If you don't have one, they are free over at MyMopar.com.
The old book I got is great,
Torqueflite A-727 Transmission Handbook HP1399: How to Rebuild or Modify Chrysler's A-727 Torqueflite for All Applications|eBook
More lately an excellent book by a member here,
by Tom Hand
From other guys and what I've read there is NO WAY, from that damage, that I would NOT inspect the trans, the sprag. You don't need all that much to get to the sprag in tools. Biggest thing is a pair of flat nose external ring plier for the big ring in the tail housing. That is the one under the small external cover. Sometimes you need something to work the pump loose. Some guys just loosen the pump bolts and then bang the guts against the pump or prying against the drum inside from the pan opening.
Make sure you get a pair of pliers with enough opening range, I have one that "don't." Sorry, I don't remember what those were.
There are lots of Yewtoobe vids, and several good books.
Start with the service manual. If you don't have one, they are free over at MyMopar.com.
The old book I got is great,
Torqueflite A-727 Transmission Handbook HP1399: How to Rebuild or Modify Chrysler's A-727 Torqueflite for All Applications|eBook
Torqueflite A-727 Transmission Handbook HP1399: How to Rebuild or Modify Chrysler's A-727 Torqueflite for All Applications by Munroe
More lately an excellent book by a member here,
How-To Rebuild Trans Book, Chrysler TorqueFlite
by Tom Hand