On 01-Oct-2001 Jim Allen wrote:
> As many of you will know, the Chrysler 727 Torqueflite automatics were used
> on early '80's Range Rovers. Does anyone know for sure which bolt pattern
Cool! I never knew that... and I've been a MoPar nut for eons!
> the 727 Torqueflite automatic adapter matched? I have one and it does not
> appear to match either the big-block or small-block Chrysler patterns. I
There's also the Slant-6 pattern... rare, only used in the "police package"
as fitted to taxi-cabs, not real cop-cars. :) (most /6s used the A904)
> know that Torqueflites were also built to match up to Jeep/AMC engines, as
> well as Scout, but I don't have the dimensions on those patterns yet, but
> hope that someone in the group has the knowledge tucked away somewhere.
Most likely, it's just 727 guts in a different casting... like the
Mitsubishi mini-truck/Dodge D-50. It had the guts and tailshaft of the
A904 in a housing made to mate to a Mitsu 4-banger.
The other option is if they actually did use an adaptor plate with
an existing casting... are you saying that they did (and you have one)?
If so, that opens up even more possibilites if it's pattern is
interchangeable with another modern engine. They have 4-speed (overdrive)
automatics now that are based on the A904 design. (they might have one
based on the A727 too, not sure) Modern manuals mightbe an option
> Jim Allen
Later,
Kevin - 1980 TR8 EFI DHC
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