jimmyp

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I had some problems with my previous transmission so I pulled it, bought a new used one and installed it today.

I slid the torque converter on and did the 3 click setting thing. It was seated all the way in. Got the trans butted up against the engine without any troubles then bolted it in place.

When I went to tighten down the 3 torque converter bolts through the starter hole there was about 1/4" between the flywheel and the torque converter. The converter pulled toward the engine 1/4" and butted up against the flywheel.

Does this sound correct? There should be the small space between the flywheel and torque converter before tighting it down?


thanks guys, trying to get this thing moving today....first time in 3 years!

JNorris

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There will be a space between the converter and the flywheel but is should be closer to a 1/8" than a 1/4".

John

jimmyp

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Ok good, 1/4" was kind of stretched. It is closer to 1/8"

FLT

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Use a drill bit as a gauge. I like to see it about 3/16-1/8. You can use washers between the pads of the tc and the flywheel if it is looser than 3/16.