Can a big block 727 non-lock convert to a lock-up?
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May I ask why you would do this?
Mike
More power to the wheels
How much horse do you intend to put through the converter clutch
Lefty71
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It does'nt work like that. You need the input shaft and many other things, but it will kick out if you put any power to it..... its for fuel economy only.
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Plus it allows the transmission to run a little cooler.
Curiousyellow71
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Have a better torque convertor made that's tight. A good shop will give you what you want.
I have converted a lockup 727 to non lock up. All you save is the case and the back planetary.
I Would never consider going the other way. You would need a donor tranny and the back planetary has to Match up with your parts or all you would save is the case.
I have converted a lockup 727 to non lock up. All you save is the case and the back planetary.
I Would never consider going the other way. You would need a donor tranny and the back planetary has to Match up with your parts or all you would save is the case.
dvw
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Easy, you need a non lock up 71 or newer reaction shaft support (or complete pump), matching year input shaft , non lock up valve body. Depending on the input shaft you use you may need a #3 thrust washer. There are 2 different styles.
Doug
Doug
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The lockup 727 case was changed to make room for the lockup module on the valve body.
Some say that you can use the electric lockup valve body from a 904 to convert a non-lockup 727 to lockup plus the other parts mentioned above.
Some say that you can use the electric lockup valve body from a 904 to convert a non-lockup 727 to lockup plus the other parts mentioned above.
To make a lockup converter with with a non lockup torqueflite it's called a Clutchflite.
I rebuilt a Clutchflite probably 45 years ago for a friend. I think it was a Art Carr model.To make a lockup converter with with a non lockup torqueflite it's called a Clutchflite.
Mike
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