Will a motorhome 727 bolt onto a 383?

[cpthowdy1369]

Hey guys, sorry if this is a stupid question but I have a chance to buy a 727 out of a motorhome and was wondering if it will bolt into my 383 69 charger without any problems.  Thanks for your help.

[A383Wing]

if it's a big block engine in the motor home, it will bolt up to engine, but the tail shaft housing is different if I remember...motor home trans has mount above the housing?

what engine is in the motor home?

[cpthowdy1369]

it was bolted to a 440 I believe.

[A383Wing]

make sure it's a big block..otherwise it won't fit...also, some had balance weights on the motor home tongue converters which your 383 will not reguire

[JB400]

You'll want to check how the shifter is hooked up.  Some of the RV's use a cable

[cpthowdy1369]

Ha ha, Thanks guys,  it's already sounding like it's not gonna be a "just bolt it on and go" job so I think I'll just get mine rebuilt.  Thanks again.

[Bob]

I used a 727 from a 440 motor home and it bolted right up. As written, measure the tail shaft.

[Troy]

Also make sure it doesn't have one of those weird flanges on the back. If it has a standard slip yoke like the cars you can use it but not the other.

Troy

[cpthowdy1369]

I have asked for more info and pics.  I hope it turns out to be one I can use.  This guy only wants $125 and he says it was working when he pulled it out last week.  This would be alot cheaper and get my Charger driving again alot sooner.

[cudaken]

I have asked for more info and pics.  I hope it turns out to be one I can use.  This guy only wants $125 and he says it was working when he pulled it out last week.  This would be a lot cheaper and get my Charger driving again a lot sooner.

Make sure you check the trans fluid first. If it looks brown or smells burnt pass it along. How many miles on the RV?

Cuda Ken

[bull]

It must depend on the specific configuration because those Hot Rod Roadkill guys couldn't get their motorhome trans to work in that 68.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,106899.0.html

[Troy]

You're a bit too far south but I know where at least 6 big block 727s are for around $75 each. You'd probably have about that much on top of it to ship one. With any used transmission, expect a rebuild. The motor home transmissions - if you find the correct ones - could possibly have some beefier parts but it won't matter if they were burned up trying to lug the thing through the mountains.

Troy