A727 Transmission parts, repair guidelines, problems, manuals
Transmission general data
The
A-727 is a 3- speed automatic transmission designed and manufactured by
Chrysler in the early 1960-s (replaced A488). Since then, this gearbox mainly
had been mounted on a different Chrysler cars. This gearbox is extremely
adjustable and powerful enough to operate with 450hp engines. Therefore, A-727 may
be easily used for Chrysler, GM or AMC vehicles.
| Number of gears | Transmission Type | Drive | Torque (Nm) | ATF (full capacity) L | ATF (change) L | ATF type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | AT | RWD | 8,2 | 3,8 | Mopar ATF+3 |
Technical issues and repair guidelines
This type of transmission may be specified by peculiarly shaped 14-bolt oil pan. The A-727 uses a paper fluid filter and has 2 transmission bands (reverse and kick-down). It had been one of the most adaptable Chrysler gearboxes for over 3 decades, due to its durability and efficiency. Therefore many automakers selected A-727 for their products.
After some time this transmission received new names and broken up into 2 categories of the 36RH and 37RH gearboxes, where "3" specifies that it is a 3-speed gearbox, "6/7" are strength indications, "R" means that it is designed for RWD application.
Instruction manuals and useful links
| Link type | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| shop.ukrtrans.biz | Repair manual A727 | |
| web | hotrod.com | 15 Tips to Improve Your 727 Torqueflite Trans |
| web | novak-adapt.com | Guide to the Chrysler 727 |
| web | Wikipedia | TorqueFlite A727 (36RH/37RH) |