5.3 + Dished Flex + GM Spacer = no good
02-03-2014, 12:02 AM
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5.3 + Dished Flex + GM Spacer = no good Alright - so i have a dished flexplate, the GM spacer and a 10" converter. If i put the converter against the motor, it bottoms out against the spacer and there is probably a 3/8" or so space between the mount pads and the plate.
I know the flexplate is on properly. Installed : Crank > Flex > Spacer.
now the kicker is i have a 12" stock converter and it will sit flush against the flexplate.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm lost here...
I know the flexplate is on properly. Installed : Crank > Flex > Spacer.
now the kicker is i have a 12" stock converter and it will sit flush against the flexplate.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm lost here...
02-03-2014, 09:30 AM
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What is the 10" converter from? Some converters are intended for use with an offset flexplate. You say the TC mounting ears are ~3/8" from the flexplate. WELL...
.375"= TC to flexplate gap
.400"= LS converter spacer
.025"= Pretty damn small difference
Have you tried mounting the TC directly to the slexplate?
.375"= TC to flexplate gap
.400"= LS converter spacer
.025"= Pretty damn small difference
Have you tried mounting the TC directly to the slexplate?
02-03-2014, 11:39 AM
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The snout diameter is the same on both converters.
The 10" converter is for a regular SBC gen 1. Its just noted it must be used with a 168 tooth flexplate (because of the mounting tabs).
If I mount the converter directly to the flexplate, i'm concerned it is too far out of the input shaft.
The 10" converter is for a regular SBC gen 1. Its just noted it must be used with a 168 tooth flexplate (because of the mounting tabs).
If I mount the converter directly to the flexplate, i'm concerned it is too far out of the input shaft.
02-04-2014, 10:18 AM
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If everything is apart will the spacer ring fit over the snout of the converter? I've seen some converters that were tighter than others, but I've never had the problem you are having where it simply wouldn't fit on the proper converter for the application.
In this situation, no.
For a dished (4L60E) flexplate the order is:
Crank - dished flexplate - spacer - converter
For a flat (4L80E) flexplate the order is:
Crank - spacer - flat flexplate - converter
If you do it incorrectly the starter ring gear won't align and you can't start the engine (among other issues).
In this situation, no.
For a dished (4L60E) flexplate the order is:
Crank - dished flexplate - spacer - converter
For a flat (4L80E) flexplate the order is:
Crank - spacer - flat flexplate - converter
If you do it incorrectly the starter ring gear won't align and you can't start the engine (among other issues).
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02-04-2014, 11:21 AM
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I dont think 3/8s inch is out of spec , call your trany guy to confirm , you need some play so the flexplate can flex , and in all the autos I have done it allways varies , 3/8s is on the big side , but Im not sure that it is too much
02-04-2014, 12:59 PM
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The spacer fits perfectly over the snout. This evening I'm going to put it all together and see if the converter has any space to move back and forth with the trans against the motor. also going to see how it looks without the spacer installed (maybe the snout will fit right into the crank).