ATP master overhaul kit of frictions, steels, bands, gaskets, seals and O-rings for the Chrysler A727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic, 1971-1987.
When a 727 TorqueFlite in a Dodge pickup, a Plymouth or Dodge B-body, a Chrysler, a motorhome or a Jeep starts slipping on the 1-2 or 2-3, flares under load, or leaves burnt fluid and black friction dust in the pan, adjusting the bands only buys time. The ATP TMS-14 is a master repair kit for the A727 three-speed, 1971 through 1987, built so the clutch packs and every seal and gasket get renewed in the same teardown. ATP calls it the Master Repair Kit Plus, and the kit photo shows the clutch frictions and steels, the pan, pump and case gaskets, lip and metal-clad seals, sealing rings, O-rings, a pan filter and bushings.
The 727 has no shift solenoids at all. Governor pressure and throttle pressure push the 1-2 and 2-3 shift valves, and the shift itself is made by two multi-disc clutches (front and rear) and two bands (kickdown and low-reverse), with an overrunning clutch for first gear in Drive. Every one of those apply circuits depends on rubber and cast-iron sealing rings holding pressure, and the clutch packs wear with every shift. The pictured kit carries two stacks of frictions with matching steels for the front and rear clutches, so both packs come out fresh rather than reusing glazed plates. Bands are not shown in the kit photo, so if your kickdown or low-reverse band lining is burnt or flaking, plan to buy bands separately.
Many 727 complaints are linkage, governor or pressure problems, not worn clutches. Check fluid level, then confirm the throttle linkage and kickdown band adjustment and run a line pressure test before you pull the unit. Our 727 TorqueFlite shift problems guide lays out the factory band adjustment numbers (72 in-lb, back off 2 turns on the kickdown band, 1-1/2 turns on 426 engines) and the pressure checks. If pressure is good and it still slips with burnt fluid, the clutches are done and this kit is the right repair.
The TMS-14 is listed for the Chrysler A727 TorqueFlite, 1971-1987, the heavy-duty 3-speed behind Mopar small-block and big-block V8s in cars, trucks and vans. It is not for the smaller A904 family; the two do not share clutch packs. The 727 changed over its run in pump, input shaft and lockup details, so before ordering, check the case for the 727 identification and compare the pan gasket shape to your pan, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm. More 727 parts are on our 727 TorqueFlite collection page.
Soak every new friction in clean ATF for at least 30 minutes before stacking it. Inspect the drums, the front pump bushing and gears, the overrunning clutch and the band struts before reassembly, because a kit cannot fix a scored drum or a worn pump. Check front and rear clutch clearances as each pack is built, replace the cast-iron sealing rings with the new ones in the kit, and adjust both bands to the factory numbers with the pan off. An A727 holds about 18-1/2 US pints including the converter; refill with ATF+4, the current Chrysler fluid for the TorqueFlite family, which also covers the older ATF+ type specifications. While it is apart is the time to add a shift kit such as the TransGo TF-2 Gear Command kit, and if the kickdown linkage is worn or the engine was swapped, a Lokar 727 kickdown cable kit keeps throttle pressure correct so the new clutches are not burned by soft shifts.
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No. The TMS-14 is for the larger A727. The A904 family uses different clutch packs, gaskets and seals, so order the 904 kit for those units.
The kit photo shows frictions, steels, gaskets, seals, sealing rings, O-rings, a filter and bushings, but no bands. If your kickdown or low-reverse band lining is worn, buy the bands separately.
Use ATF+4. The original 727 spec was a Dexron-era ATF, but Chrysler moved the TorqueFlite family to ATF+4, and ATF+4 covers services that called for the older ATF+ types. A 727 holds about 18-1/2 US pints including the torque converter.
Yes. Set the kickdown band by tightening the adjusting screw to 72 in-lb (true torque) and backing off 2 turns, or 1-1/2 turns on 426 engines. The low-reverse band is set inside the pan to 72 in-lb and backed off 2 turns.
Inspect the pump, drums, overrunning clutch and band struts. Many builders add a shift kit at the same time and have the torque converter serviced, since a contaminated converter will send old debris into the new clutches.
The 727 is the larger TorqueFlite used behind V8 and heavier six-cylinder applications. Compare the pan shape to the kit pan gasket and check the identification on the case, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before you order.
