How much fluid?

[Red63440]

Going to drain my 727 transmission pan to install a new pan gasket, standard pan, how much fluid should I expect, how large of a catch pan do I need?

 

[Jerry Hall]

Just draining the pan, replacing the filter and gasket, it usually takes 5-6 quarts to refill. Draining the converter completely different.

 

[Red63440]

Just draining the pan, replacing the filter and gasket, it usually takes 5-6 quarts to refill. Draining the converter completely different.

Thanks Jerry

 

[BeepBeepRR]

You should try and find a pan with a drain plug. The ones without it make a hell of a mess. Either that or I'm very impatient

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Perform...n9tRAiEvRJYFgkKN_OuEfWg4Q1iXG-o4aAk4yEALw_wcB

 

[moes]

while you got the pan off I would adjust the bands just for good measure.

 

[Red63440]

You should try and find a pan with a drain plug. The ones without it make a hell of a mess. Either that or I'm very impatient

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Perform...n9tRAiEvRJYFgkKN_OuEfWg4Q1iXG-o4aAk4yEALw_wcB

My pan does have the drain plug

 

[Red63440]

while you got the pan off I would adjust the bands just for good measure.

I have never adjusted the bands so I don’t have a clue on what to do.

 

[BeepBeepRR]

I have never adjusted the bands so I don’t have a clue on what to do.

 

[Red63440]

Thanks!

 

[Jerry Hall]

I was talking stock pan on the amount of fluid. If you have a deep pan with a plug, figure that in.

 

[Red63440]

I was talking stock pan on the amount of fluid. If you have a deep pan with a plug, figure that in.

It doesn’t appear to be a deep pan so
I should be ok, thanks again sir!

 

[Jerry Hall]

It doesn’t appear to be a deep pan so
I should be ok, thanks again sir!

I have a 3 gallon drain pan that I use for most everything.

 

[R413]

If your trans works fine and you haven’t done it before then don’t touch the bands.

they really don’t get off adjustment very often on a mild street driven car.

 

[66Satellite47]

It doesn’t appear to be a deep pan so
I should be ok, thanks again sir!

Never seen a "stock" pan with a drain plug. Measure from pan rail to bottom of the pan, stock is about 1".

 

[Red63440]

Never seen a "stock" pan with a drain plug. Measure from pan rail to bottom of the pan, stock is about 1".

It’s just about an inch and a half, chrome with no brand name. About 6 quarts came out, nice and red and not burnt

 

[Red63440]

This car continues to amaze me, took more photos while I was under the car. I wasn’t sure what differential I had but went ahead and picked up a small yoke 742 with 3.23 sure grip….. good choice!! Plenty of room for larger tires too.

 

[Jerry Hall]

That 742 you picked up will be a great upgrade. If you got 6 quarts out, your transmission pan is slightly bigger than stock.

 

[Red63440]

That 742 you picked up will be a great upgrade. If you got 6 quarts out, your transmission pan is slightly bigger than stock.

Yes I’m glad I bought it….the plastic seal on the drain plug was broken in 3 places so I will have to find a new one before I can refill the transmission.

 

[66Satellite47]

The local hardware store may have a replacement plastic gasket. A chrome 727 pan is aftermarket. Start with 5 quarts & go from there, check on the dipstick. 6 Qts sounds about right if you haven't drained the convertor.
A 742 limited slip is a good piece. I prefer the larger U joint though.

 

[Red63440]

The local hardware store may have a replacement plastic gasket. A chrome 727 pan is aftermarket. Start with 5 quarts & go from there, check on the dipstick. 6 Qts sounds about right if you haven't drained the convertor.
A 742 limited slip is a good piece. I prefer the larger U joint though.

it’s just for street use so it should be ok.

I went to my private supplier and picked up 4 seals, 2 are rubber and 2 have rubber centers with brass outsides.