904 and stall converter q's

Sounds to me like you have a 904 from a 64 or earlier with whats called the "ball and trunnion" front flange. This is not a basterdized ford product but an actual Mopar installed item. After 64 they went to the conventional style slip joint U-joint set-up. In 1965 only the 904 and 727 trans had the slip joint front, but retained the pushbutton capabilities. If you can find a 65 trans, you can either remove the tail shaft and replace the entire assembly on your trans so you retain the cable operation but have the U-joint tail, or just replace your entire trans with the 65. The whirring sound is not normal or good, and it sounds like a trip back inside is in order. I would have to hear it to identify the problem, but I would not drive it until it has been diagnosed. Take it back to the trans shop and have this checked immediatly. Good luck with the Dart. Geof

So if the tranny has a typical slip joint setup to the drive shaft is it safe to assume that it has 27 splines on the input shaft? I have a '66 dart w/ a 2-bbl 273 and my 904 doesn't have a ball and trunnion...