Re: 727 Inspection Cover Question
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10/02/23 10:23 AM
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JohnRR
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The semi circular indent in the top cover is to clear the convertor bolt heads , is that the only spots it's hitting ? If it is I would just modify it there and put it back on . The bottom one doesn't have the semi circular clearance ?
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Re: 727 Inspection Cover Question
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10/03/23 12:23 PM
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John_Kunkel
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No factory installation with a 12 inch converter ever used 7/16" bolts. The main difference between the 912 and 248 covers is the bolt pattern, BB 727's used four small bolts while the SB used two. The shape and width of the raised arc area is irrelevant because the converter bolt heads are behind the rear surface of the block as is the rear of the cover. Bolts contacting the cover are because of a crank thrust problem or distortion of the cover.
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Re: 727 Inspection Cover Question
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10/05/23 12:31 PM
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John_Kunkel
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The cover is a dust cover to prevent grit from getting to the front seal, lots of folks run without one with the idea that it helps keep the converter cool but.....
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Re: 727 Inspection Cover Question
[Re: BlueRacer69]
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10/06/23 02:13 PM
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I have the same issue. I have to run without a dust cover on my trans. So what's the fix? Thanks. Based on just my experience - most of the issue is either a tweaked plate (not flat) or the engine oil pan flange is sticking out too far. Sometimes just loosening up the oil pan bolts and moving the pan forward is enough, sometimes you have to hammer the flange forward. Like mentioned earlier, the converter bolts are behind the block.
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Re: 727 Inspection Cover Question
[Re: A727Tflite]
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10/08/23 03:45 PM
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I finally corrected the problem today. It was the oil pan flange causing the contact between the bolt and the cover. I bent the flange forward a tad and no more grinding. Thanks for the tip! Based on just my experience - most of the issue is either a tweaked plate (not flat) or the engine oil pan flange is sticking out too far. Sometimes just loosening up the oil pan bolts and moving the pan forward is enough, sometimes you have to hammer the flange forward.
Like mentioned earlier, the converter bolts are behind the block.
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