It's only 450.00 bucks, what would you do?

[243]

I was thinking about rebuilding my TH400 at an estimated cost of 160.00 for the master rebuild kit, bands, fluid and Haynes manual.

The Wag's my daily driver (65mi) so reliability is a big issue.

I just sold the Power Edge fueling box from my Dodge for 375.00.

If I <attempt> to rebuild the tranny and it's successful, I would save enough to buy a rebuilt Motorcraft 4bbl which I also need.

It's a tough call, what would you do?

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Ol'e Blue 79 Wagoneer 401/T400/QT (Daily Driver)
Red 75 Wagoneer (The Project)
Mean Green 76 Wagoneer (Parts Jeep)

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[Snakeyes_Tx]

Sounds very feasable.. there is a GREAT write-up in the Tech Library about "Rebuilding the Automatic Transmission" which I think is the TH400 specific.

What's a Fueling box? Is that the thing that sits in the bed with a hand-pump and filter to store gas in?

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[243]

I wish I had an in bed fuel tank, I figured I could drive from Houston to Californial non-stop with the extra 45 gallons capacity...I don't know what I would do about taking a leak though http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

The box added fuel, enough to boost stock power from 208hp to 282hp at the rear wheels. If forgot the exact figures but tq was around 700ft-lbs.

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[ibnfe]

Just rebuilt my 727 about 4 months ago. As long as you have a good book, it's pretty easy. Two HUGE factors that are of utmost importance though. First, patience. Take your time so you don't miss a step like I did and have to pull the rear shaft a second time to check clearance. Second, clean. Can't stress this enough. No hydraulic system in the world likes dirt of any kind. Clean like dinner table clean (not that my wife let me use mine!). I also changed my torque converter with the rebuild to ensure good fluid throughout and all. I guess that would be a personal choice though. If you run into any tech problems, call Jim Buntrock at 1-800-999-5590. He works at Aceomatic Recon, a fabulous transmission parts house. If you find you need some extra parts, he's the man, or their site is www.acerecon.com. (http://www.acerecon.com.) If nothing else, this site shows a pretty good illustrated breakdown of your tranny with part number references and such. Hope this helps.

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If my Jeep can't get me where I want to go the way it sits, then I need to modify it some more. After all, Jeeps owners can do anything!
'85 Grand Wag
360 gas hog, stock for now
Beefed 727
new gears n goodies
35x12.50 BFG's
Custom Flares!
Be gentle, I'm gettin' there!

[UnkleMunky]

I think you can also get a TF727 specific rebuild book/manual from JC-whitney for like $13/14 or so. I don't recall what kits out there, or elsewhere were. But, that more specific manual might be kinda handy! Just a thought!

As for the tranny rebuild...haven't done one yet, so can't say for sure, but when you commented on "reliability", remember that NO ONE is going to care about the quality of job done as much as YOU likely are to! Afterall....NO ONE who would rebuild it elsewise is actually going to be driving it, but you are, so maybe THAT is one point for you doing it! Also...don't forget that the experience would likely be "priceless"! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif

Take care....


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