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Hey Folks, Hope everyone is doing well today. Looks like a thread I started a week or so ago was a casualty when FABO was down/restored. Also lost the recent conversations with member Dave who lives near me and was kind enough to offer some insight and assistance. Dave with the badass 69 Cuda...

Hey folks, Planned on pulling the chunk (742) to install a suregrip and 4.30 gears set. Figured I'd break the pinion nut loose before starting. Got the car on the lift, PJ Blaster, parking break on, breaker bar with extension. Not budging. So much so that the parking brake isn't holding it. No...

Hey folks, Getting every thing ready to attempt my first "chunk" build. So far I have the 742 case, new clutch type Suregrip unit. Timken carrier bearings and races 25590/25520 and soon to order Richmond 4.30 ring & pinion set from Dr Diff. Now for my question, anyone know the part...

Hey Folks, Been getting a weird whistling/whining noise from the front of my 742. It only does it sporadically when idling at low speed (5-15mph) after about 30 minutes of brisk driving and a few high RPM pulls. Best we can tell it seems to be coming from the front of the chunk, yoke/pinion...

Hey Folks, So the Duster started making an odd noise before I put it up to do the disc brake swap last year. The noise comes and goes sporadically and I final was able get it on video. History: 1972 Duster 340 727 w/RMVB, No Low Band Apply, Hughes 35 series converter, cooler in front of...

Hey Folks, Looking to swap out my current RMVB w/o low band apply for one with low band apply. Was looking at a TSR unit "A-727 Manual Valve Body Reverse Pattern 727-22770-2" Anyone running a TSR manual valvebody? If so, you happy with the quality, performance etc? Thanks much, Pat

Hey Folks, I was wondering if a manual valve body (727) without low-band apply can be modified to apply low band? Just curious as I am kicking around some options for winter projects. Thanks in advance to the resident FABO Torqueflite gurus! Pat

Hey Folks, Question for the FABO crew. When reading my 727's dip stick, one side reads filled and the shows way overfilled. been like this since I bought the car. I am confident it is not overfilled as it took 8 qts to bring the one side to the fill level when hot. Just curious if this is...

Hey Folks, Anyone know the torque spec for the 3 filter screws on a 727 w deep pan extension. Not finding it in any of my manuals. Historically I've just snugged them up by hand, by trying to do it "by the book" this time to ensure a good seal with the valve body. Thanks as always! Pat

Hey Folks, Moving the Duster project along slow but sure. I'm now to the point where I am ready/need to tend to the rear end. Currently a peg leg 742 w/3.23's, going to a Suregrip unit (Dr Diff) and 3.91-4.11's. I should have no problem getting the center section out and back in once it's...

Hey Folks, Got the 727 back in the Duster this past Saturday (Feeling it today!), and need to get some fasteners on my way home from work today to secure the dust shield, specifically the 2 small holes circled in yellow. Anyone know off-hand what size they might be? Thanks in advance! Pat

Hey Folks, So, boldly going where this man has never gone before, and am attempting to replace the front seal and bushing on my Duster. It's a SB 727. So far things have come apart surprisingly smooth without issue. (Knocking on wood!) Going to order the new seals, gaskets and bushing tonight...

Hey Folks, Upon pulling the SB 727 from the Duster, I noticed that one of the alignment dowels/pins is missing. Did a search via Google without any luck. Need to pick one up, is anyone aware of a source? Thanks as always, Pat

Hey Folks, Pulled the 727 from the Duster on Father's Day to repair a leaking front seal (Will also replace shifter and rear seals while it is out). I think I found the reason! So it looks like I'll be ordering a new TC. I have no idea on the brand of the old TC, the PO stated it had about a...

Hey Folks, Was under the Duster today to replace the rear main seal. While under there, I happened to notice the following damage to the Trans to Motor mounting hole. As you can see, a chunk is missing as is the bolt. Looks like I can run a longer bolt through it and secure it with a nut on the...

Hey folks, I'll be pulling the 727 from the Duster to replace the front seal. Also gonna replace a leaking rear main seal on the 340 (with motor still in the car). Wondering if I will need to support the motor while the transmissions out or if it's OK to let the motor mounts carry the load...

Hey Folks, Have a leak on the 727. Gonna be in the 50's here, so I'll be out in the garage draining and dropping the pan...again! It appears to be seeping from a particular point on the gasket. Shifter Shaft, Filler tube are dry. I'll check the pan for dimples etc, but was wondering if anyone...

Hey Folks, As some of you may know, developed a little vibration after hammering on it during a post tune-up test drive awhile back. So I'm working through the process of elimination. Finally got a chance to work on the Duster today (Sad I know!). So just replaced the U-Joints, which did not...

Hey Folks, As noted in a previous thread, I developed a vibration that only manifests itself when accelerating/under load. Was testing a new tune, hammered it hard in first, hit 2nd very solid at 6k, hooked great with no wheel spin. Coasted to a stop. Then noticed a subtle vibration when...

Hey Folks, Need to order new u joints for the Duster. Original 4spd 340 car, but po swapped a 727 in. Also has a 742 rear. Anyone know the part number for these ujoints. Seems to be several numbers online, and I want to make sure I order tbe right ones. Also, any suggestions on brands? Moog...

Hi, Just attempting to install a speedo cable (From Summit) in my 72 Duster (340/727) and found that the screw on fitting that mounts to the trans is smaller that the threaded piece it attaches to. :banghead: Did the threaded fitting vary by year? By vehicle? I ordered the cable for a 1972...

Hi Folks, My Duster (72, 340 w/727) was missing the speedo cable when I purchased the car. Finally getting around to installing one, but am wondering where/how the cable should be routed. Any pointers/pics or advice I could use as reference would be appreciated. Thanks, Pat

Hi Folks, So I was looking at my rearend today (my car's not my fat a$$) and have a couple questions that I am hoping FABO could help with. 727 TF/manual valvebody 742 Open Diff 28" tires 1. The PO said he thought the ratio was 3:23. But while driving the car it seems like the...

Hi Folks, Any of you transmission gurus know if lowband applied can be added to a manual valvebody that does not currently have one? My Duster's has a 727 with a reverse manual valve body that does not appear to have the lowband apply. I don't down shift to first when moving, no burnouts in...

So the PO said the "speedo doesn't work"....guessing this may be the reason....:tard:

Hello all, New owner of a 72 340 Duster w/a Reverse Manual Valvebody 727. Plans are to make her a capable strip car, with occasional trips to local cruises/shows. I have found many references here on the forum regarding "Low Band" Apply, i.e. good/must have for safety (keeping feet intact)...