Will my Loker one for my 727 work??
Yes, it will. The A727 and A518 do use the same linkages (shifter and kickdown) and cooler lines.
I have three concerns:
1 - The rear bracket (blue arrow) is originally for all small block 4-bbl Chrysler vehicles EXCEPT for A and F-body. It uses the (what I call the) 1-piece kickdown linkage instead of the 3-piece linkage system that A and F-body uses. If you were to use the 1-piece kickdown linkage, the linkage would hit the firewall before achieving WOT (Wide Open Throttle). Sense you appear to be using Lokar cable system – then this will not be a problem. The rear bracket (blue arrow) can be used without any issue.
Now with that said, linkage pieces marked by white arrow’s will not be needed if you are using the Lokar cable system and removing both pieces will remove some clutter (unless needed for the throttle position sensor).
Note: the hole in rear bracket which is sorta marked by the blue arrow is where your PVC hose goes through. It is so the hose will not interfere with the linkage parts. Having the hose misrouted can cause car to be stick in a WOT condition which generally results in a BAD DAY.
2 - This relay (green arrow) is not placed in a good position. From this picture it might cause interference with the carburetor linkage which could result in a WOT condition (which, also, results in a BAD DAY) – but maybe it is only my eyes playing a trick on me. I would feel a lot better if the relay was placed in a better position.
The second reason I don’t recommend the relay in that location is with Chrysler small block intakes – the middle four bolts (like the one to hold down that bracket) are very difficult to access, as is. With that bracket in place – it might be almost impossible to get that particular intake bolt into place (or tight if you could get the bolt started).
I would highly encourage you to find another location for the relay.
3 - My last concern is the overall height. I just don’t see that carburetor fitting under a stock FMJ hood. Hopefully it will.
BudW