DANOZ28

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i'd gladly pay that! i've been quoted 1k, drm wants $800, a local garage wants $660. nobody with a hoist will do it for $400. (i pay cash!)

Chris25

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Thats crazy 400$ is about the going rate around here, I wouldnt pay 800$ for a stall install.

spy2520

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Not a bad DIY project really.

Chris25

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From what I've read the hardest part is seating the torque converter so it doesn't hit the pump right?

spy2520

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It's a critical part but its not hard. First time advice would be to doubt yourself and measure although it is fairly easy to feel when its in. Definitely an expensive **** up though.

Chris25

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Ya I've read some horror stories on here where they didn't check clearances.

redbird555

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ya its pretty intuitive, the hardest thing is getting the top bolts off the bellhousing to drop the trans. after that just remove the old converter and add about a 1/2-1 qt to the new and then slide it onto the shaft gently turning and pushing. you will feel 1 click and then a 2nd click that lets you know its seated. the distance between the mounting pad and the bellhousing should be 1-1/8 iirc

spy2520

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That's pretty much it. And measuring should be mandatory because I've had some that needed washers to get the correct depth. My circle D stall came with two different thickness washers for the converter bolts.

Also, the top bellhousing bolt (and i think the one to the left of it) is the hardest part. With stock mounts everything pivots down and you can see it from certain angles. Still can be a pain to get out but its no terrible. Frustrating is what i'd call it. Now since i switched to solid mounts, its just a bitch. No other way to put it. Motor mount bolts had to come out and I ended up needing a scope so that i could see the bolt to line the socket up on it.

Mike Chavez

Here's a FTI How-To video. And even though it's for a Powerglide. Many of the principles and steps are the same.

I personally would have recommended FTI. But to each their own.

Drumsbh

Did you try Nate at One Guys Garage in Farmington, MN?

Chris25

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Thanks for the link.