T/C clearance issues?
01-26-2006, 06:04 PM
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T/C clearance issues? When I installed my T/C, the directions said if there was a lot of clearance between the converter flanges and the flywheel, to use washers. The problem I had was there was like 1/4 inch space and I was nowhere near a store to pick up washers OR long enough T/C bolts! So I checked with a few semi-reliable sources and they gave me the ok, so i finished because I needed to drive the car the next day. It's been fine I guess besides the car not being tuned for the T/C. My question is this, how many of you have actually had to install those washers between the converter and flywheel? Thanks guys!
01-26-2006, 07:22 PM
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Ive got a Vigilante 3000 and my instructions said the same .So i super glued three washers together.And hold them in place with a large pair of tweezers to start bolts.And still had to grind bolts to correct length.The purpose i guess is to keep as much pump spline engaged as possible.
And in most cases trash the tc hub. whoops!!!! Hope this helps... 
01-29-2006, 09:58 PM
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Just did this today, when I was checkin the flywheel I noticed I had it on backwards because I could see the weight on it, Im glad I caught it before I put the tranny on. I also had to put a couple hardened washers between the converter and the flywheel, I was afraid to pull the converter more than 1/4 of an inch forward for fear of breakin the pump.
