dpeach

So i did my stall the other day and did all of the correct measurements before i put the tranny back on. When i put the transmission back on and got everything tight, i went to tighten up the torque converter to the flex plate, but there was about an 1/8th inch gap.

When i put the bolts in and tightened it up it pulled the converter all the way up to the flex plate and tightened up.

My question is, did i do something wrong in the install? And if i did do something wrong was i supposed to put a shim between the flex plate and the torque converter?

I started it up and drove it home from my buddies place which is about 8 miles away and everything felt fine, no weird noises or grinding.

So what did i do wrong?

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks, Daren

NHRAFORMULA00

iTrader: (2)

Your ok with 1/8 ,you will be fine.I believe anything over 1/4 and you have too use shims or else you pull the converter out of the pump too far.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

I agree.....you are fine man.

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

1/8 inch you are good no worries

dpeach

Another question, if it is off is there any signs of it? any vibrations or sounds i should be looking for. I'm kind of nervous to drive it because i do not want to blow the trans/converter up. How long would it take for it to go if it was off?

Thanks guys!

Badazz 97 TA

iTrader: (18)

Dont be nervous to drive it. You want the converter to pull forward 1/8th inch when you bolt it up to the flexplate. its perfectly normal

Chrome355z

iTrader: (1)

Yeah your ok, my yank was a 1/4" away and I threw some 0.125" washers in and cut it down to 0.125" (1/8") clearance. I've got 10k with it like that and no problems.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

When you add washers, do you need longer bolts??

98 LS1 SC

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[QUOTE=01ssreda4;12083154]When you add washers, do you need longer bolts??[/QUOT

It is a good idea to use new bolts when you put a new converter in. My vigilante came with bolts but were too short because I had to shim mine. Got some longer bolts and all was good. Just make sure they are good quality bolts.....Grade 8 or better.

Gatsby

iTrader: (7)

Does anyone know what size the bolts are for an unmodified flexplate? (I know some TC's require you to drill new holes).

Thanks.