Jeff's 727 rebuild thread

The Trans-go instructions make it seem the kit is a bunch of work to install, and it is more involved than some of the slam-bang kits out there but in reality it's not that much work. Reading through the instructions before you start is always a good idea.

Don't know if I mentioned it earlier but a front pump bushing from a GM 350 turbo is the same diameter as a 727 but 1/8" wider. I always use them to better support the converter. Make sure to use a babbit type bushing, not bronze. A bronze bushing will wear out the converter snout much quicker.

Jeff, also make sure to install a good aftermarket rear servo as the pressure increase with the TF-2 kit can crack an old stock servo.

Another tip is DO NOT use a 5.0 kickdown lever as some recommend. I have found they generally cause 2-3 shift overlap. I only use a 3.8 or 4.2 lever with a stock VB even if it has a shift improver kit. The 5.0 lever was originally designed for the Hemi trans which used a wider and tougher front band to compress so it needed the 5.0 lever. Most aftermarket manual shift valve bodies recommend it and that's fine because their programmed to use it.

Thank you! More good information. ....!
I gotta work today, but hoping to get out early. ....if not, tear down will be tomorrow morning at first light!

I'm thinking I'll pull the valve body first and install the shift kit then move on to the rest of the transmission. ....not sure yet...lol.
There's so many things to do I'm not sure what order to go in.....

Jeff