9XX vs 727 pic 4x4 version for Eagle swap
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Forum Name: Eagle and Jeep Specific drive-train issues
Forum Description: Eagle and Jeep used different drive-train components, this is for discussion of these parts specific only to Eagle and Jeep, transfer case, front differential and axle, etc.
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Topic: 9XX vs 727 pic 4x4 version for Eagle swap
Posted By: carnuck
Subject: 9XX vs 727 pic 4x4 version for Eagle swap
Date Posted: May/25/2013 at 3:11pm
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This is an FYI pic for another thread but I thought it might be of interest to others. I swapped the dead 998 in my '82 Eagle for a 727 and only had to exchange some minor external parts to make it work. Shift linkages and the passing gear assembly as well as the 727 dipstick tube. http://s6.photobucket.com/user/carnuck/media/AMC%20Eagle/cee0ff75.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  I also went with the Grand Wagoneer NP229 (I have to swap the front yoke and the speedometer housing and I still need to hook up a low range lever. ------------- Got an Eagle? http://forums.amceaglesden.com" rel="nofollow - http://forums.amceaglesden.com |
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Posted By: TheDarkSideofWill
Date Posted: Oct/15/2013 at 9:36am
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What engine? The 727 has a taller 1st than the 9xx, right? So you may lose crawl ratio and off-the-line acceleration |
Posted By: carnuck
Date Posted: Oct/15/2013 at 11:19am
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Since I put bigger tires on too (235/75/15s instead of stock 205s), I needed to change my gear ratio anyways. I have an XJ 8.25 with 3.08 gears and a non-vacuum front with 3.07s. I may eventually swap it for an AW4 (that's what we put in SOTE). The nice thing about having low range is towing. It's not going to do much serious offroading while I have it (just my driveway which qualifies as a Class 2 trail in winter) ------------- Got an Eagle? http://forums.amceaglesden.com" rel="nofollow - http://forums.amceaglesden.com |
Posted By: TheDarkSideofWill
Date Posted: Oct/15/2013 at 11:32am
| What engine? 258? 4.0? V8? |
Posted By: purple72Gremlin
Date Posted: Oct/15/2013 at 11:54am
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TheDarkSideofWill wrote:Posted By: TheDarkSideofWill
Date Posted: Oct/15/2013 at 12:02pm
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I'm not building one... was just curious. Also, OP hasn't said what configuration of trans he's replacing. |
Posted By: carnuck
Date Posted: Oct/15/2013 at 12:11pm
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Stock 258 for now. I replaced the 998 with a 727. The biggest thing to overcome is the extra mass of the 727. ------------- Got an Eagle? http://forums.amceaglesden.com" rel="nofollow - http://forums.amceaglesden.com |
Posted By: Stormogdis
Date Posted: Apr/20/2020 at 8:55am
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The transmission in the Eagle died today, i found a 727 from an International Scout for sale here in Norway and will try to use it in the Eagle wagon.. The transmission in the Scout sat behind a amc 360
Hope for a plug and play install
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Posted By: Heavy 488
Date Posted: Apr/20/2020 at 9:05am
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The 727 shouldn't have the same low first gear as the 998 so it's not just the mass of the internals. You need to use the shift lever from the 998. The 727 is about 15mm longer but there's enough room in the cross member and shafts.
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Posted By: Stormogdis
Date Posted: Apr/26/2020 at 9:45am
Looks like 23 splines input shaft, So it might be a plug and play swap 
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Posted By: Heavy 488
Date Posted: Apr/26/2020 at 11:01am
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The angle of the case may be a little different so interference with the skid plate is likely. |