Tom Hand shares his decades of experience rebuilding TorqueFlite transmissions with chapters dedicated to troubleshooting, disassembly and reassembly, performance modifications, post-installation procedures, and the most thorough source guide offered in print, ever.
Contents: ● History, Identification and Evolution of the A-904 and A-727 TorqueFlite The Manufacturing Facility Identification Production Numbers and Transmission Identification Evolution of the TorqueFlite A-904 and A-727
● TorqueFlite Components and Operation The Components The TorqueFlite in Operation
● Transmission Disassembly General Safety Tools, Chemicals and Miscellaneous Supplies The Work Area Cleaning for Disassembly and Inspection Tearing It Down Removing Subassemblies
● Component Preparation Oil Pump Front Clutch Rear Clutch Overrunning Clutch Planetary Gear Assembly Kickdown Servo and Band Low-Reverse Servo and Band Output Shaft, Governor and Parking Gear
● Control Valve Body Preparation Pressure Control and Regulation Valves Disassembly Check Balls, Pressure Regulators, Transfer and Separator Plate, Lock-Up Valve Assembly or Stiffener and Filter Shuttle Valve and Governor Plugs Manual Lever and Throttle Pressure Lever Shift Valves and Regulator Valve Reassembly Shift Valves and Regulator Manual Lever and Throttle Pressure Lever Shuttle Valve and Governor Plugs Check Balls, Pressure Regulators, Transfer and Separator Plate, Lock-Up Valve Assembly or Stiffener and Filter
● Assembly Subassembly Installation Tips and Pre-Assembly Tests Air Checking Clutch Assemblies before Installation Miscellaneous Component Preparation Overrunning Clutch Low-Reverse Servo Low-Reverse Anchor, Band and Drum: A-904 Low-Reverse Anchor, Band and Drum: A-727 Planetary Gear Assemblies, Sun Gear and Sun Gear Driving Shell Kickdown Servo Front and Rear Clutch Retainer Kickdown Band Oil Pump Extension Housing Air Checking Assemblies Accumulator, Valve Body, Levers, Filter, Switch and Pan Post-Install Procedure
● The Torque Converter Torque Converter Basics Details of a Continuous Cycle Factors That Affect Converter Operation Converter Issues Factory Converters Aftermarket Converters Selecting a Converter
● Performance Modifications Why Modify? TorqueFlite Strengths Modification Parts Shift Modification Kits or Complete Valve Bodies TorqueFlite Specialty Internal Part Upgrades Friction Upgrades Bands, Levers and Struts Complete Overhaul Sets
Appendix A: TorqueFlite Transmission Numbers Appendix B: Troubleshooting Charts, Data and Specifications Appendix C: Performance Modifications and Suggestions
Hand also walks you through the TorqueFlite rebuild with color photos showcasing step-by-step procedures with highly detailed, easy-to-follow text. This book will keep money in your pocket and add experience to your r sum , but more important, it will help you get your Mopar back on the road!
