Recent content by Seedy Wags

Thank you for the compliment! When I got the transmission it had a little shine to it, but then with all this lockdown business, I broke out my metal polish and a buffer and just went at it! “I gave it some clearcoat after the polishing and I hope it will last for a little while!

The insulator in the picture is from the small block 727. The bolt holes are 4 inches apart, the big block 727 that is going into the vehicle, he has bolt holes that are 2 1/2 inches apart.

This Thank you Kim, I stand corrected it does look like 2 1/2 inches center to center. I was hoping to find a direct bolt in replacement, but I may have to bring this to my shop and have the guys mill it for me.

OK everybody that’s following this thread, I posted some additional photos and I have some measurements as well. The big block 727 transmission he has a 3 1/2 inch spread of the mount bolts center to center.The small block measurements are 4 inches Center to center. The bolts work in both small...

Thank you Kim! They definitely do not fit both transmissions. I am adding some additional photos to further explain the dilemma. Thank you for your response.

I took another picture today hoping this will explain more of my dilemma. As you can see, I have one bolt in the transmission mount, so you can see how off the holes are. I am aware that I can most probably drill some new holes and use this piece. I am not a purist, however I think there should...

Hello fellas! It has been too far in between since my last post.My question is regarding the transmission mount. My 65 fury three had the small block 727 and 318, and now I am doing, what appears to be a fairly common swap, is the 440 and the big block 727. What are enthusiast’s doing regarding...

My God!! If I did not have two girls in college right now, I would take the next train and come and get this right away! If you can sit on it for me for two years I would be happy to come and take it off your hands for whatever you want for it! LOL Here’s a picture of my current dilemma!

That is one beautiful car! My hat is off to you!

Would heat application to a nut followed by a liberal application of PB blaster be any efficient way, besides the smoke, To infiltrate the threads with the product? I remember doing this as a kid, but I am just wondering if it had any volition?

Where are you located?? What do you mean by “ too loose? I am in Western NY. I like your wagon too!!

Hello ladies and gentlemen, I am interested in the forums input regarding purchase and install of a torque converter to go between my 440 dual quad and the 727 transmission. Being a newbie, my specific question is regarding what stall speed to purchase, where to purchase and a...

Thank you fellas for your helpful reply. The questions that will follow this one will be a little more challenging, I’ll bet.

Hello ladies and gents, I am searching for the part in the photo. It is the union between the fuel tank and the filler tube. It is from a 65 Fury lll. As I continue pondering the engine swap from the 318 polyhead to a 440 and 727, I thought I might replace this part with new or NOS. Any...

You have mechanics hands!!!