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  1. 72ScampTramp

    Toasted transmission

    My 727 is toasted. Rear drum is cracked. I have a donor transmission mid 70s. The rear drum looks the same as mine but has 3 holes drilled into it. Are 727 parts interchangeable?
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    Need for deep pan

    727 with external cooler. Going to 3000 stahl and manual valve body. Am I going to need a deep pan?
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    highway cruising with 4.10 gears

    I've got 4.10 gears in my scamp I'm over 3000rpm at high way speeds is this going to hurt anything?
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    no reverse

    No reverse today. Noticed when I first backed it out seemed sluggish in reverse. Brought it home played around with it and nothing at all. Fluid good all other gears seem fine. I'm not even getting a rpm drop when going to reverse. 727 trans rebuilt. Aftermarket shifter, I did wiggle shifter...
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    Shifters

    What are yall using for automatic shifters? I have a Hurst Quarter stick and im not really liking it. Seems like its a two handed operation and more of a pain in the butt to operate.
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    Hurst quarter stick adjustment

    Ive got a hurst quarter stick. Ive played around with adjustment. I cant seem to get it to catch Park all the time. The instructions say to adjust with both trans and shifter in Neutral. Just curious if someone could walk me though how they adjust theirs? Maybe im missing something. Do you...
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    Housing end bolts

    I've had a small issue with the bolts that hold the backing plates coming loose and leaking. Do y'all use loctite here?
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    removing axle

    Whats best method of removing an axle shaft? I was just watching you tube vid where a guy used his drum backwards like a slide hammer. Any other options?
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    Bolt access hole in axle

    My axles are aftermarket but they dont have the hole in them to line up with the backing plate nuts. Would drilling one be an option here? Can barely get a wrench on them and not enough room for socket and properly torque them.
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    Dana 50 perches

    Should say Dana 60! Just about ready to get my perches welded. Curious as to how thick the dana 60 tube walls are? Ive googled and seen .250 and .313 but nothing definitive! I was going to set my pinion and tack them and have it welded but If its 1/4" or more my little welder isnt up to that...
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    Manual valve body benefits?

    Are they any benefits to running these on the street? Been looking at http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tac-17675/overview/. Ive heard about the low band apply and this has that. How exactly does one work? Shifting manually I know at stops can you stop in 3rd then down shift back to first?
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    long shot but...

    My scamp build I did the rebuild on the trans my first attempt at anything like that. This was done about 2yrs or so ago. Hasnt had fluid in it since just this weekend. Today went out and a puddle looks to be coming from front of trans front seal or pump gasket. Any chance its dry and will seal...
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    Flexplate bolts dont line up

    So today my flexplate to converter bolts finally showed up. I went out to put them in and they dont line up. I can get one in but after the the rest are just a bit off. I tried leaving the one bolt slightly loose as to be able to move the converter a bit but that didnt help. Any suggestions...
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    Pinion angle and driveshaft length.

    Rear Suspension is SS springs, CE shocks. Dana 60. Ive read many write ups and all them are different including the tech pages on BBD. I imagin I need to set pinion angle before measuring driveshaft length correct? What should pinion angle be? Also I have a 440, 727 and Dana 60. If ive read...
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    trans cooler mounting

    Lets see those trans coolers where ya got them mounted. Radiator doesnt have cooler provisions so I have an external. Im concerned it may not be big enough and also where yall got yours mounted. Thanks!
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    axle install

    Ok I got some photos here that Is what I think how these go together. Is there to be a gasket on the back side of the backing plate where it sits flush with the axle flange? Also do I want to put some axle grease around the bearings? Are you suppose to grease the splines where they go into the...
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    Rear Axle Length

    Ok, I have a Dana 60 housing sitting thats been cut down to what I assume is the proper length. I sent the off a set of Moser standard 8 3/4 axles off to Moser to get cut and resplined. They keep telling me my numbers dont add up dispite me measuring several times and getting the same numbers...
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    ID this Converter?

    I bought this some time back. Wondered if anyone could ID it. Its a 727 converter and the guy list some info. But didnt know the brand? He said he thought it was a Coan but wasn't sure. http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/eaglesguy1981j/?action=view&current=converter.jpg
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    axle questions

    Can anyone tell me how much of the spline on the axle engauges with the carrier? I had my rear shortened and I have stock A body length Moser axles. There is quite a bit of meat on the splines just wondering how much actually engauges with the rear? Dana 60 if that makes a difference
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    Need some help: Tail housing

    Ok I got a problem. I can not get the tail housing on. I got the snap right spread and putting it on straight. Am I missing something? Also when I go to put it on it seems like it goes down over the bearing but seems like the tail housing wants to twist out of aligned straight.
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    TF-2 Shift Kit install

    I have to say Im reading the directions and im lost. Anyone have any good videos or know any good tech articles? Being honest this looks out of my relm.
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    How to Install a Bolt In Sprag in a 727

    72ScampTramp submitted a new Article: How to install a Bolt In Sprag in a 727 Read more about this article here...
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    How to install a Bolt In Sprag in a 727

    72ScampTramp submitted a new Article: How to install a Bolt In Sprag in a 727 Read more about this article here...
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    TCI bolt in sprag

    Has anyone used this sprag from TCI http://www.tciauto.com/tc/727-bolt-in-sprag-unit.html
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    727 Rebuild Advice

    Rear ends done and looking to move on to the trans. I'm looking at some performance rebuild kits. I like kits because they make things easy on me when buying. Im thinking the first kit has the parts I need. This is a performance trans. Behind a Mild 440. Which one of these would you choose? Im...
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    Axle width

    Ok I just got my Dana 60 narrowed. Its 50 5/8ths right now. The builder gave me dimensions to have the axles cut 23 7/8ths for Driver and 21 7/16 for pass side. Does this sound right? I thought the 2 sides were only 1 3/8ths difference? Im a bit confused....
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    Dana 60/ brake help

    Ok the bolts that hold the backing plates on. Were can I find a source for them? Also is there a gasket or anything between the ends and backing plates? Does anyone have a exploded view on assemble of this area?
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    Painting Rear end

    What do yall use that holds up well? Looking to paint my rear and get it ready. Looking for something that holds up well... Spray bomb.
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    Dana 60

    Ok Im tearing down my Dana today for rebuild. Is there anything I need to watch out for? Whats a good way to clean all these parts up?
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    rear end

    Ok after setting my wheels and tires in and measuring backspace to backspace I came up with 50 5/8ths. Now this is about ¾” of clearance from the tire to the frame rail is this enough? I’m trying to get as much on the outside as I can to prevent rubbing. Tire size is 28x13.5 MT ET...
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