flexplate to stall pad gap...
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.080" - .125" is the ideal area to be. If you have to add shims to get it to these clearances, the three shims you choose, "must be identical" in thickness, any variance will offset the torque converter alignment. With .187", I would add three .070" machined washers. This will bring it down to .117". Again, whatever thickness washers you choose, they must all be the same in thickness.