727 Transmission Fluid Capacity

[W4ATL]

I am going to replace the transmission filter and gasket on my '68 Charger 727 Transmission. How much fluid to I put back in before cranking and checking the fluid?

[oldkimmer]

......................3,..........Start it up, go through the gears.........should need approx 1 more........make sure ur checking it in neutral........kim......

[PocketThunder]

......................3,..........Start it up, go through the gears.........should need approx 1 more........make sure ur checking it in neutral........kim......

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Whatever you do DONT put in 3, then add two more, then you will have to take 1-1/2 back out!   DAMHIK.... 

[W4ATL]

......................3,..........Start it up, go through the gears.........should need approx 1 more........make sure ur checking it in neutral........kim......

Pints or Quarts?

[W4ATL]

The units are quarts. I got the new gasket and filter in but I am one pint short. I thought I had more fluid than I did so I will have to go to the auto parts store once the traffic dies down.

I went by my not so nearby Dodge dealer and picked up a p/n 2464324AC gasket and new 3515996 filter. This is my first time working on the transmission but it seemed very straightforward based on what I have read. I dropped the pan and caught most of the fluid. I thoroughly scrubbed the pan and the mating surface on the transmission and cleaned to make sure no dirt or grime was on either surface. I had a leak around one of the bolt holes and that is where I found the most grime.  I replaced the filter (three screws), put the pan with this new style gasket back on and filled with ATF4 transmission fluid per above. I ran through the gears and left in neutral for a while. I saw no leaks when I checked. Oh boy!

I hope this fixes it. I'm getting tired of cleaning up transmission fluid.  Thanks for the advice!

[GPULLER]

The gasket you used was the Mopar hard plastic one with the rubber bead on it?  I used one on my 727 and have not had any leaks since.  I wouldnt use anything but that gasket. 

[John_Kunkel]

If you're only one pint short I would leave it at that level until it gets good and hot and recheck when idling in Neutral. Anywhere between a pint low and Full is OK.

[W4ATL]

The gasket you used was the Mopar hard plastic one with the rubber bead on it?  I used one on my 727 and have not had any leaks since.  I wouldnt use anything but that gasket. 

Yep...that's it! I need to take it on a road test but so far so good.

[W4ATL]

If you're only one pint short I would leave it at that level until it gets good and hot and recheck when idling in Neutral. Anywhere between a pint low and Full is OK.

Thanks. I know that it will read a bit high when cold so I will put a tad more in for the road test and then re-check when it is good and hot.

[FLG]

Where can one get these gaskets? 

[RD]

Where can one get these gaskets? 

dodge dealer or ebay or a transmission shop

[FLG]

Any specific name for em?

[W4ATL]

Where can one get these gaskets? 

I got mine at the Dodge dealer parts department. Just belly up to the parts bar and use part number 2464324AC.

[John_Kunkel]

Thanks. I know that it will read a bit high when cold so I will put a tad more in for the road test and then re-check when it is good and hot.

Actually, it will read a little low when cold if checked with the engine running, the fluid expands when hot.