727 trans question - any ideas?

Posted By: jim

727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 02:17 AM

I bought the 32 y.o. daughter a '79 Ramcharger with the 360/727 combo. Ran fine and she needed something I thought would be bulletprof. She has driven it for about 6 month with no major problems. The other day she backed out of her parking space and when she put it into drive, nothing happened. The motor revs up and there is no shudder, or attempt for the Ram to move. It backs up just fine. In any postion of drive it is like it's in neutral. There is plenty of trans fluid and it's clear and bright red. Anybody have any ideas what may be the problem? Or should I just tow it over to the tranny shop? I'm hoping there is something simple I may be able to fix that is not too complicated.
I admit I don't know transmissions.

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 02:41 AM

Tow it home/drop the pan and see what you see for abnormal & holler back. EDIT might have to drop the VB

Posted By: jim

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 03:05 AM

Yeah, I was afraid of that. I'm tied up at work all week and out of town this weekend so it will have to wait if it isn't something simple.
Thanks for the reply.

Posted By: 70AARcuda

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 03:06 AM

sheered lug on pump...?

oh..it does back up..did not read..not pump..

Posted By: dOoC

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 03:10 AM

Sounds like to me it is a failed rear clutch pack.

Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 03:12 AM

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Sounds like to me it is a failed rear clutch pack.

Yep...

Posted By: jim

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 03:14 AM

That sounds bad --- and expensive

Posted By: dOoC

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 03:16 AM

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That sounds bad --- and expensive

IF you find an HONEST trans shop ... not at all.

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/21/10 03:17 AM

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That sounds bad --- and expensive

If the shop does it yes as they'll want to rebuild the whole shebang w the trans having to come out/up on the bench

Posted By: zzyzxpat

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/22/10 12:42 AM

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That sounds bad --- and expensive

IF you find an HONEST trans shop ... not at all.

Even at a " honest " trans shop, it will not be cheap. Once I touch your trans, I own it. Anything that goes wrong with it, you are going to be looking at me to repair it under warranty. I accept that and will do a complete rebuild, and give you a very good warranty. You will be happy with my work, and if not, I will stand behind it and make you happy. The " cheap " shops will tell you that you have a different problem and it will cost you to fix it. I pay my employees, insurance, taxes, rent, parts, and if anything is left over, myself. I am not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

Posted By: dOoC

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/22/10 01:38 AM

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Once I touch your trans, I own it. Anything that goes wrong with it, you are going to be looking at me to repair it under warranty.

I don't know how many transmissions you have done .. but I have done PLENTY ... where a person is low on $$$$ and just needs that one specific item fixed.

This one here ... maybe a blown-out rubber seal or maybe a broken sealing ring.

With basic gaskets and a seal or ring ... a 50$ bill.

Posted By: last426

Re: 727 trans question - any ideas? - 04/22/10 03:40 AM

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Once I touch your trans, I own it. Anything that goes wrong with it, you are going to be looking at me to repair it under warranty.

I don't know how many transmissions you have done .. but I have done PLENTY ... where a person is low on $$$$ and just needs that one specific item fixed.

This one here ... maybe a blown-out rubber seal or maybe a broken sealing ring.

With basic gaskets and a seal or ring ... a 50$ bill.

I agree, especially if you explain it to the customer. If need be, just write a note on the bill that all you did was replace a seal on an old tranny that might need more work... Kim