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Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum #2116497
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Was wondering if anybody here has ever used either of these tools to remove and install the snap ring on the front drum in a 727 trans.
With trans shops charging $15 to $20 just to remove or install, and having to leave it with them 'til the next day, these kind of look like they might work.
I tried C-Clamps and all I ever got was a bent retainer.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jeff

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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116512
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Both look like they would work fine.

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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116529
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I made mine with a piece of pipe and use a press. If I going to buy one of the two you posted it would be #1.

Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116541
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I notched a piston skirt and put it on the press. Back in the 70s I had 2 people push down with hammer handles while I removed the clip. Those tools would be nice for remote location such as at the track.

Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116598
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Here is a piece a friend out together to compress that assembly.

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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116635
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Two equal length sockets in a vice and either a C-clamp or C-Clamp style vice-grips as the "3rd leg". Compress the lower part of the retainer in the vice using the two sockets as spacer between the vice jaw and the retainer. Compress the other side of the retainer with the clamp. Do it all slowly a little at a time. Then remove the snap ring. It's easier with an extra set of hands during reassembly but it can be done by yourself if your patient.
I rebuilt many a trans this way when i didn't have a tool.
Doug

Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116653
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Here's the home made tool I've been using for 40+ years.

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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116842
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Originally Posted By SlickRS23
Was wondering if anybody here has ever used either of these tools to remove and install the snap ring on the front drum in a 727 trans.
With trans shops charging $15 to $20 just to remove or install, and having to leave it with them 'til the next day, these kind of look like they might work.
I tried C-Clamps and all I ever got was a bent retainer.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jeff

tool #1

Tool#2


Either one will work, I would go with number 2 . I have the factory miller tool, but I like John K's rendition.


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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: JohnRR] #2116858
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wow, you guys that fabricate home made tools are good. up
Shows you can use your noodle, in thinking things out.

I bought this tool, back in the late 1970's when i first started doing transmissions.
Don't remember who made it, or where i purchased it from.
But on the handle it's called a SnaP Press.
Probably went obsolete decades ago.



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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116860
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I don't remember what I used on my last 727 build, but it was not tool listed here I can say that, except maybe a C clamp. But that was back in 94, so my memory is not there.


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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116918
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Thanks for the replies.
I like John Kunkel's design as the sides extend along the side of the retainer, possibly eliminating side movement and sliding off.
Hemi71x's snap press looks like it also has the same design.
I think I'll buy the tool #1.
Maybe I can turn up a plug to fit the I.D. of the drum to help locate the screw and eliminate side movement if that becomes a problem.
again, Thanks for the replies and ideas, Jeff

Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2116931
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I always use c-clamps on all 904s and 727s I build. I've NEVER had a bent retainer


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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: 69L78Nova] #2116960
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Was fortunate to acquire the original Miller tool years ago.

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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2117078
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Mine is sorta like the one "62maxwgn" posted but its a little more open for more room to get at the snap ring. I bought it about 30 years ago from the Snap-On tool man. You dont need a press with it as I just clamp the bottom of the tool in a vise and then run the threaded bolt down to compress the spring. Its all I have used for 30 years. Ron

Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2117186
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I just used 3 c clamps and no bent retainer.

Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2117218
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I was doing a powerglide once and found a PVC coupling that was the right diameter and notched it so I could get to the snap ring and used it in a press , but a big c lamp would have also worked.


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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2117256
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I would go with #1 since the compression screw is on the top and it looks lie you could clamp the bottom in a bench vise to hold it for you

Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: SlickRS23] #2117308
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Easiest/fastest to use is the one like hemi71x shows - I bought one like that, along with a foot operated one many years ago when a local shop closed. Also got a small box of assorted ones like the O/P posted as tool#1.

Google T-0158-SP and you will find several companies that sell the one that hemi71x shows, starting at about $135 on e-bay. Google T-0171 for the foot press I mentioned - they seem to start about $400.

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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: 62maxwgn] #2117378
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Originally Posted By 62maxwgn
Was fortunate to acquire the original Miller tool years ago.


Got one of those off ebay 12 yrs ago...for 50 bucks.


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Re: Tools to remove snap ring on 727 clutch drum [Re: 62maxwgn] #2117382
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Originally Posted By 62maxwgn
Was fortunate to acquire the original Miller tool years ago.


I have that tool, I bought it directly from Miller around 2002, it is also used to press the rear sprag outer race into the case.


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