1971 Duster 727A Transmission is Missing Dust Shield

[Duster256]

My car was formerly a race car, which I suspect is the reason why there is no dust shield on the lower half of the bellhousing - see attached pix of under my car and of an example dust shield.

My car is strictly for street use now, and my concern is road debris getting into the bellhousing, ring gear, etc. Is my concern justified and should I install a dust shield? Opinions welcome - thanks FABO nation. Dave

 

[remytherat]

Can’t hurt. Though I wouldn’t worry about it too much depending on how much you drive and in what conditions.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

The dust shield pictured is for a big block, Looks like your trans is a small block

 

[Icetech]

I have never ran one, BUT... wouldn't hurt.. and stupid **** can happen

 

[Plymouth 65]

Yes, especially if it's a street car. 65

 

[DartGT55]

My car was formerly a race car, which I suspect is the reason why there is no dust shield on the lower half of the bellhousing - see attached pix of under my car and of an example dust shield.

My car is strictly for street use now, and my concern is road debris getting into the bellhousing, ring gear, etc. Is my concern justified and should I install a dust shield? Opinions welcome - thanks FABO nation. Dave

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Ya mine was the same way still looking for one to fit

 

[remytherat]

I had to cut parts off the top to make mine clear my magnum flexplate. Watch out as clearances can be tight

 

[DartGT55]

I had to cut parts off the top to make mine clear my magnum flexplate. Watch out as clearances can be tight

Tell me about it every thing so close but for now it’s off winter comlng very soon and the car will be sleeping for the winter but until then it’s off

 

[Duster256]

The dust shield pictured is for a big block, Looks like your trans is a small block

Right OMM - just an example. Ebay has some small block shields for 727s, with a big cutout at the bottom to access the torque converter drain plug . . . which to me defeats the purpose of a shield?

 

[Duster256]

Might end up fabricating one out of galvanized sheet metal, just enough to cover that exposed area, with a couple of notches along the bottom edge for drainage (you never know when you run into wet roads).

 

[remytherat]

Right OMM - just an example. Ebay has some small block shields for 727s, with a big cutout at the bottom to access the torque converter drain plug . . . which to me defeats the purpose of a shield?

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The bottom is supposed to have another little cover. Though it is often missing.

 

[DartGT55]

The bottom is supposed to have another little cover. Though it is often missing.

I’ve seen them but supposedly they make one that’s just one piece all the way across might just make one this winter to give something to do

 

[WV64Signet]

The bottom is supposed to have another little cover. Though it is often missing.

Mine was missing. I fabricated a simple cover. Pretty straightforward

 

[DartGT55]

Mine was missing. I fabricated a simple cover. Pretty straightforward

Instead of buying one I’ll just make one this winter already have metal for it

 

[famous bob]

My car was formerly a race car, which I suspect is the reason why there is no dust shield on the lower half of the bellhousing - see attached pix of under my car and of an example dust shield.

My car is strictly for street use now, and my concern is road debris getting into the bellhousing, ring gear, etc. Is my concern justified and should I install a dust shield? Opinions welcome - thanks FABO nation. Dave

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I haven't run a dust shield on any of my 727`s , for yrs. , don't drive on dirt roads tho , no problems , thnking it helps cool the convertor some too ...

 

[H22A4]

The bottom is supposed to have another little cover. Though it is often missing.

Wow, a smaller cover on the slightly larger cover. How much time is one going to spend trying to line the TC drain plug at the exact 6 o’clock position compared to taking off the larger cover and being ‘close enough’ to the 6 o’clock position?

 

[DartGT55]

Wow, a smaller cover on the slightly larger cover. How much time is one going to spend trying to line the TC drain plug at the exact 6 o’clock position compared to taking off the larger cover and being ‘close enough’ to the 6 o’clock position?

The problem is you have to take the starter out first if you look at the plate the starter goes to the right I would probably just cut that part off

 

[remytherat]

You also have to remove the stud for the starter to be able to slide the dust shield down.