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What are the torque specs for transmission pan bolts?

What are the torque specs for transmission pan bolts?

7 to 9 ft-lbs…..not much at all. DON’T over torque or you’ll screw up the pan gasket. Take your time, as it does require a bit of dexterity to hold the pan up, keep the gasket in place and tighten 21 bolts at the same time.

Are all 904 transmissions the same?

Both the 727 and 904 versions of the TorqueFlite are similar in design, although none of the components are interchangeable between the two with the exception of the valve body, though calibration is different.

Is a 904 transmission good?

904 will be fine as long as it was built properly. Don’t really need anthing exotic in it, just quality parts and put together properly.

How do you tell the difference between a 727 and 904 transmission?

Get down on your knees or whatever on the passenger side and look at the side of the trans. A 904 has a STRAIGHT sided pan, the 727 has a big bulge towards the front of the side of the pan.

How much transmission fluid goes in a 4L60E?

The fluid capacity of the 4L60e is 12 quarts of transmission fluid (dry). This amount is based on a stock, “shallow” transmission pan with a 12″ torque converter.

How much power can a 904 transmission handle?

needsaresto Well-Known Member. As everyone has said, a properly built 904 will take that 360 without an issue.

What did a 904 transmission come in?

The Torqueflite 904/999 series of transmissions were used in Jeep CJ, MJ and XJ models. The full size Jeeps used the more robust 727 Torqueflite transmissions. The Jeep 904 transmission was 1st used by Jeep behind the 4 cylinder CJ starting in 1980.

How much horsepower can a 904 transmission handle?

How long is a 904 transmission?

A-904 (32RH)

Style A C
Small Block 30 3/4 in. 24 5/16 in.

Are torque converters supposed to spin freely?

Converter MUST be free to rotate and to move forward and backward (end-play) after transmission is bolted to engine. Face of transmission flange must be flush with engine all the way around before any bolts are tightened. NEVER use bolts to ‘draw up’ transmission to case.

What is the 904 torque converter in a Plymouth?

The 904 Torqueflite torque converter is one of the most critical components involved in getting maximum performance out of an automatic transmission equipped vehicle.

Do you need a 904 stall speed torque converter?

This holds true whether you have a restored muscle car, stock street vehicle, hot street strip car, hot rod, street rod or all out race car.The right stall speed 904 torque converter for your exact application will insure maximum performance and long trouble free service.

What’s the gear ratio on a TorqueFlite 904?

Gear ratios remained the same from its inception until 1980: 2.45:1 first gear, 1.45:1 second gear, 1:1 third gear and 2.22:1 reverse. First gear was dropped to 2.74:1 and second was lowered slightly to 1.54:1 when this wide ratio gear set was used in all 1981 and newer 904 transmissions.

How many bolts are in a 904 transmission pan?

The 904 transmission pan has 14 bolts and is smaller and squarer than its bigger brother 727 unit. You will find a replacement A904 transmission in one of these many vehicles: