OK - everyone encouraged me to dive in and rebuild my 727 so I'm started on it - it's all loose and disconnected and I will probably pull tomorrow. First couple questions:
When I removed the bolt to the block on the pass side that secures the dipstick tube I had some oil drip out and the bolt was completely covered in oil. I guess that is not a blind hole and goes into the block interior. Should all of the transmission bolts use sealer when I reinstall?
One of my main problems is the converter is leaking down overnight - which is a pretty big leak. So what are the main things I need to be looking at during disassembly to be sure this is addressed.
The other area of concern is how much whine the planetary gears produce. I know they all produce a little whine in low gear but mine seems excessive. When I took the mechanic who rebuilt the rear end in it for a ride and I came to the first stop and shift down to first - he looked startled and said what's that? So what do I need to look at as far as wear on the planetary gears? I will try to post some pictures of them when I get it apart.
Thanks for any help
When I removed the bolt to the block on the pass side that secures the dipstick tube I had some oil drip out and the bolt was completely covered in oil. I guess that is not a blind hole and goes into the block interior. Should all of the transmission bolts use sealer when I reinstall?
One of my main problems is the converter is leaking down overnight - which is a pretty big leak. So what are the main things I need to be looking at during disassembly to be sure this is addressed.
The other area of concern is how much whine the planetary gears produce. I know they all produce a little whine in low gear but mine seems excessive. When I took the mechanic who rebuilt the rear end in it for a ride and I came to the first stop and shift down to first - he looked startled and said what's that? So what do I need to look at as far as wear on the planetary gears? I will try to post some pictures of them when I get it apart.
Thanks for any help