. It also seems to me that the bolt pattern on the bell was different then a small block pattern, but that could be wrong.
The smallblock 727 transmission has the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the Gen III hemi except for a single bolt at the top. Nevertheless the 727 is a direct bolt on to the Gen III hemi bellhousing. Though it MUST be a smallblock 727 NOT a big block trans. What is required to use the 727 is a shim. There are several options for this from aftermarket companies.
