AboutBen Deutschman Expertise Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
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http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
Publications Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
Question QUESTION: im looking at a 1985 dodge ram with a 318, 2bbl carb, auto transmission, the body work has been done as well as the paint, new rims, the works, my buddies and i were wandering whether this would still have the 727, could you tell me whether this is still the 727 and if so could you tell me a little more about the truck and its drivetrain?
ANSWER: The 318's could have had either the A-904 Transmission, or if set up for Trailer Towing, or a Heavy Duty application, I believe the 727 was still an option in 1985. Your best bet I can think of for confirming what Transmission would have been available, would be to see if you can get a Haynes Manual for that Truck. It should at least show what the options for a Transmission were, and help you identify them. You could also go to a local Auto Parts Store, and ask them to look up a Transmission Filter Kit for that specific Truck. Advance Auto Parts (a.k.a. Kragen, Schucks and Checker), not to mention AutoZone, usually have a pictorial view of the gasket, and from the shape of the Gasket, you can match it up to the shape of the Pan on the Transmission, and determine what Trans it is the Truck has in it.
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QUESTION: this truck has a small tranny fluid leak, we are pretty sure it is the pan gasket is bad about how much would it cost if my friends and i do the work?
Answer A Filter and Gasket Kit sells for around $5.50-$13.00, depending on the brand, but do be careful not to strip out any of the Bolt Holes in the Transmission case, as it is aluminum, and the threads can strip very easily. Also, DO NOT use silicone Gasket Sealer on the Pan Gasket, use Permatex #2, non-hardening Gasket Sealer. The #2 Sealer is harder to remove later on, but generally won't cause the Gasket to walk out from under the Trans Pan
