[AMC-List] Fw: AMC Trannys: 727s, OD, a518 & various ??'s

["Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Josh below is new to AMC, so welcome to AMC. He has a number of questions 
about transmissions, hopefully some of you that are experienced in this 
field can help him out, please feel free to reply and also copy your reply 
to Josh who would appreciate it although he may be joining here and also 
will be reading this list. Thanks to all who might reply.
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jd.greenplate@xxxxxxx>
To: <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 8:05 PM
Subject: AMC Trannys


> Eddie,
> I'm 15 and am restoring a 72 AMX as my first car.  I have a few questions 
> regarding transmissions. First, does any 2wd chrysler 727 bolt to my AMC 
> 360? I believe that the gear reduction starter on a chrysler is on the 
> drivers side, and has the solinoid built in, whereas an AMC uses a ford 
> starter on the passeger side with the solinoid in the engine compartment, 
> correct? Do I need a 727 from a Jeep or AMC, or can a chrysler work? If 
> using a chrysler transmission, are the bellhousing bolts the same, and if 
> so is a chrysler starter needed. Is there a ford starter that will work, 
> or can one be modified?  Also, have you ever seen an a518 in an AMC. In 
> Hemmings Muscle Machines, it says that this 4 speed OD, based off of the 
> 727, bolts to any 72-78 AMC, and I'm sure this tranny has a drivers side 
> starter. If I could, I would prefer the a518 due to $3.00 gas, though I 
> can get a 30,000 mile 727 at reasonable cost. I am willing and able to 
> modify slightly if needed, as I have access to a gar
> age. If either works what would you recommend?
> Thanks
> Josh Greenplate
> 

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