I keep seeing SL6 A727. What I have in my 1980 Dodge is a Loadflite A727 w/lockup. I am pondering dropping a small block LA V8 into this truck. Will the trans bolt up and work? TIA

No. The bellhousing is completely different between the slant six and v-8 versions. You will need to get a v-8 transmission if you want to put a v-8 in your vehicle.

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thanks, I'll be keeping the SL6 then.

Wise choice. If you are looking to free up some horsepower, consider switching to a 904. If you get one form the 80s it will have the wide gear ratio gearset that help heavy vehicles like pickups get moving from a stop.

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Reed,

I don't want to swap trannys tho. The one I have is like new.

I still need to solve this flat spot off idle. How would you go about troubleshooting something like this? Once I get past the initial stumble everything seems right.

After I get that sorted out I'm going to rig up cold air ducting and install an electric fan. Should be worth a little more power.

Sounds like your pump shot (accelerator pump) is weak.....
with the engine off, take a peak down the throat while giving it a quick pump.
Does it look like someone turned on a fire hose? or is it weak.....

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Yup, what Ted said. Check the pump shot on your carb and also verify that the vacuum advance on the distributor is properly hooked up and is functioning correctly.

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Ok thanks gents. Hopefully I'll get some time this weekend to look at her.