torque converter flywheel bolts wont line up... Help!
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torque converter flywheel bolts wont line up... Help!
I'm installing a 2006 6.0 from a GMC truck with a 2000 4l60E Escalade Transmission. I can't get the torque converter bolts to line up with the flywheel. It's like converter is just a little bit smaller.
Both the GMC and Escalade had ls motors. are there different size torgue converters of flywheels, or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks!
Both the GMC and Escalade had ls motors. are there different size torgue converters of flywheels, or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks!
Last edited by chadroc; 04-04-2009 at 03:25 PM.
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The bolt spacing is different depending on the transmission. If the 6.0 you have is an LQ4 it was most likely mated to a 4l80E and so the spacing is different than that for the 4L60E converter. Like he said, you can either dremel the holes so it fits or you could get the proper flywheel which shouldn't be hard to find since usually guys are going the other way on the swap (4l60 to 4l80).
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Ensure the torque converter pilot reaches into the end of the crankshaft!
All 6.0's with 4L80e's used a FLAT flex plate. 2001+ 6.0's also had a crankshaft spacer and used longer flywheel bolts.
LS1/5.3's had a DISHED flex plate to go with the 4L60E. The 4L60E had a longer pilot to reach into the end of the crank.
the $100 question is what converter/flexplate was used with the 6.0L with the 4L60E, in the 1500HD and Caddy's. I would GUESS they used same flex plate as 5.3L and longer pilot on converter. Anyone know for sure?
All 6.0's with 4L80e's used a FLAT flex plate. 2001+ 6.0's also had a crankshaft spacer and used longer flywheel bolts.
LS1/5.3's had a DISHED flex plate to go with the 4L60E. The 4L60E had a longer pilot to reach into the end of the crank.
the $100 question is what converter/flexplate was used with the 6.0L with the 4L60E, in the 1500HD and Caddy's. I would GUESS they used same flex plate as 5.3L and longer pilot on converter. Anyone know for sure?
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Ensure the torque converter pilot reaches into the end of the crankshaft!
All 6.0's with 4L80e's used a FLAT flex plate. 2001+ 6.0's also had a crankshaft spacer and used longer flywheel bolts.
LS1/5.3's had a DISHED flex plate to go with the 4L60E. The 4L60E had a longer pilot to reach into the end of the crank.
the $100 question is what converter/flexplate was used with the 6.0L with the 4L60E, in the 1500HD and Caddy's. I would GUESS they used same flex plate as 5.3L and longer pilot on converter. Anyone know for sure?
All 6.0's with 4L80e's used a FLAT flex plate. 2001+ 6.0's also had a crankshaft spacer and used longer flywheel bolts.
LS1/5.3's had a DISHED flex plate to go with the 4L60E. The 4L60E had a longer pilot to reach into the end of the crank.
the $100 question is what converter/flexplate was used with the 6.0L with the 4L60E, in the 1500HD and Caddy's. I would GUESS they used same flex plate as 5.3L and longer pilot on converter. Anyone know for sure?
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#8
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If the trans is from a 2000 Escalade, it was behind an Gen I Vortec 350 (L31) not a LSx based motor. That's probably why the pilot doesn't reach which means you also need a crank spacer like this:
LS1 Flexplate Spacer 12563532
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...2-P1343C0.aspx
LS1 Flexplate Spacer Bolt 12563533
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...3-P1344C0.aspx
LS1 Flexplate Spacer 12563532
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...2-P1343C0.aspx
LS1 Flexplate Spacer Bolt 12563533
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...3-P1344C0.aspx
#9
If the trans is from a 2000 Escalade, it was behind an Gen I Vortec 350 (L31) not a LSx based motor. That's probably why the pilot doesn't reach which means you also need a crank spacer like this:
LS1 Flexplate Spacer 12563532
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...2-P1343C0.aspx
LS1 Flexplate Spacer Bolt 12563533
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...3-P1344C0.aspx
LS1 Flexplate Spacer 12563532
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...2-P1343C0.aspx
LS1 Flexplate Spacer Bolt 12563533
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...3-P1344C0.aspx