plymouthman72
Well-Known Member
Well I was stabbing my 727 back onto my 340 block and made a bone head mistake. It was in a bind and I splintered (cracked) the bell housing of the transmission(recently rebuilt). (I was not even torquing it down) but either way it happened and I am now sick to my stomach and not sure what to do and wanted opinion on the options I could do.
1.) I have been told that it can not be repaired as it will not be as strong due to it being aluminum and would be better off getting a new one. The reason for wanting to fix it is it is the original and it was recently rebuilt. If anyone has ever fixed something like this or think it could be fixed, I would love the input. I have attached a pic too.
2.) try and buy another small block 727 and have it rebuilt. No shop i have called will switch any parts from my old to the new one and I can't say I blame them for liability issues. while I am mechanically inclined, I have never rebuilt a transmission and not confident in my abilty to do so. most places are quoting anywhere from $900-$2,000
3.) Buy a new one online and this seems like the most logical option at this point. But the big question is where and whats a decent price? There are a million places online and hoping someone else has gone through replacing one themselves with good results. I don't need a super hd transmission but I want something that can handle up to 400-500 hp range just in case I ever decide to go crazy on the engine.
Any input would be much appreciated.
1.) I have been told that it can not be repaired as it will not be as strong due to it being aluminum and would be better off getting a new one. The reason for wanting to fix it is it is the original and it was recently rebuilt. If anyone has ever fixed something like this or think it could be fixed, I would love the input. I have attached a pic too.
2.) try and buy another small block 727 and have it rebuilt. No shop i have called will switch any parts from my old to the new one and I can't say I blame them for liability issues. while I am mechanically inclined, I have never rebuilt a transmission and not confident in my abilty to do so. most places are quoting anywhere from $900-$2,000
3.) Buy a new one online and this seems like the most logical option at this point. But the big question is where and whats a decent price? There are a million places online and hoping someone else has gone through replacing one themselves with good results. I don't need a super hd transmission but I want something that can handle up to 400-500 hp range just in case I ever decide to go crazy on the engine.
Any input would be much appreciated.
