How do I shift my 727 auto by hand?

[rdf]

I just installed my driveshaft and now it dawns on me that the car won't move because it's in park, obviously...I do not have the column shifter hooked up (or any of the hardware) because I will be converting it to a floor shifter using a B&M Ratchet Shifter.

So I need to find a way to move my car in and out of my 3 car garage.  Isn't there a way to shift it manually, with my hand, on the transmission and get it into neutral?  I tried to move the shifter lever but it just moves freely back and forth (see video).

[JonH]

Been 45 years since I messed with an auto but I am pretty sure you are moving the throttle pressure lever. Should be another lever on there that moves the trans from park, neutral, drive, and reverse. I would also reroute that cable, pretty sure it needs to come from the rear and pull that lever rearward...

[7212Mopar]

There are two levers. Front is the kick down linkage valve. The back one is the shift lever and one click per position. It should be above the natural safety switch. Lever all the way to the rear is park.

[RUNCHARGER]

The linkage you have hooked up is the throttle control lever. If you look immediately below the throttle control lever you see what appears to be a drum about 7/16" high and mostly round. You need a lever that mounts over that drum, that is your gear selection lever. If you find that lever and install it you will be able to move it by hand to neutral. Park is all the way back, next notch is reverse, second notch will be neutral.

[rdf]

Thanks everyone...I believe this is the part I need.  Gonna see if a local transmission shop has it before ordering it online.

[Cudajason]

Thanks everyone...I believe this is the part I need.  Gonna see if a local transmission shop has it before ordering it online.

I believe that is the shift lever for a 904...the 727 shift lever is straighter.

Jason

[Claudia]

As already stated, you are missing a lever . . . attached is a picture that may help.

[RUNCHARGER]

Great shot Claudia, now he can see what is missing and where it goes.

[rdf]

As already stated, you are missing a lever . . . attached is a picture that may help.

Perfect!  Thank you!! 

[RUNCHARGER]

If you have channel lock pliers you can use them to turn that drum, just try not to burr it up.

[Burdar]

I do not have the column shifter hooked up (or any of the hardware) because I will be converting it to a floor shifter using a B&M Ratchet Shifter.

@rdf Hold on...

Do you already have the B&M shifter you are going to use?  Aftermarket shifters take a special shift lever that is specifically designed for use with that shifter.  The shifter "should" come with the correct piece.  If you purchased the shifter second hand, you'll need to call B&M and order the correct one.  A factory one won't be right, however it will allow you to move the car around in the driveway.

Aftermarket shifters are designed to fit lots of different transmissions.  In order for it to work properly on a 727, the distance between the center of the shift lever holes needs to be correct for the shifter being used.

[rdf]

I do not have the column shifter hooked up (or any of the hardware) because I will be converting it to a floor shifter using a B&M Ratchet Shifter.

@rdf Hold on...

Do you already have the B&M shifter you are going to use?  Aftermarket shifters take a special shift lever that is specifically designed for use with that shifter.  The shifter "should" come with the correct piece.  If you purchased the shifter second hand, you'll need to call B&M and order the correct one.  A factory one won't be right, however it will allow you to move the car around in the driveway.

Aftermarket shifters are designed to fit lots of different transmissions.  In order for it to work properly on a 727, the distance between the center of the shift lever holes needs to be correct for the shifter being used.

Good catch...I will be installing a B&M Shifter but I noticed it didn't come with the lever (bought it used on eBay).  I just reached out to the guy and they have it and will send it overnight