stall install
stall install i just put in my Vig 3200 stall, i have the motor and trans out already for other reasons so the install was pretty easy. But after getting all the bolts in that attach the converter to the flex plate i noticed that there was a little bit of play with the converter, basically the bolts are as tight as they can go but i can grab the bolts and wiggle the entire converter a little bit. That just doesn't seem like something you should be able to do.
If anyone has any ideas what i might of done wrong or what i didn't do please let me know, i'm wanting to get the motor back in this weekend but i need to finish installing the converter before i can finish the rest of the stuff...
If anyone has any ideas what i might of done wrong or what i didn't do please let me know, i'm wanting to get the motor back in this weekend but i need to finish installing the converter before i can finish the rest of the stuff...
Thank you for that.. i'll see if i can find some other bolts for it.
One other question though, does it matter if i use a regular bolt instead of going back with the hex head? i hate using the hex head bolts..
One other question though, does it matter if i use a regular bolt instead of going back with the hex head? i hate using the hex head bolts..
Be sure to check the converter clearance, your install instructions should let you know how much spacing is needed between the flexplate and converter. A feeler gauge is useful to obtain proper clearance. Use washers to fill in the needed gaps because the converter will draw back and close the gap. Also converter bolts should've been provided by PI, if you bought it new.
The bolts are too long. Good find now, rather than at start up.
The converter has blind bolt holes.
Standard bolt design requires a thread engagement 1.5 times the bolt diameter.
So to find the right bolt length you need to multiply the diameter times 1.5 which comes out to 15mm, add the flexplate thickness, any shim thickness.
And double check by screwing it into the converter until it bottoms out, the gap left over should be smaller than your flexplate and shims (if used).
For future reference to other people, this should all be checked before the converter goes into the transmission.
The converter has blind bolt holes.
Standard bolt design requires a thread engagement 1.5 times the bolt diameter.
So to find the right bolt length you need to multiply the diameter times 1.5 which comes out to 15mm, add the flexplate thickness, any shim thickness.
And double check by screwing it into the converter until it bottoms out, the gap left over should be smaller than your flexplate and shims (if used).
For future reference to other people, this should all be checked before the converter goes into the transmission.
Be sure to check the converter clearance, your install instructions should let you know how much spacing is needed between the flexplate and converter. A feeler gauge is useful to obtain proper clearance. Use washers to fill in the needed gaps because the converter will draw back and close the gap. Also converter bolts should've been provided by PI, if you bought it new.
if no feeler gauge try and use 1/8 a drill bit end
( I have been instructed that 1/6 in too close and 3/16 in too wide)
ps: use a good grade bolt get from the GM dealer OR from the converter maker
good luck Johnny
Be sure to check the converter clearance, your install instructions should let you know how much spacing is needed between the flexplate and converter. A feeler gauge is useful to obtain proper clearance. Use washers to fill in the needed gaps because the converter will draw back and close the gap. Also converter bolts should've been provided by PI, if you bought it new.
thanks guy!!
