Converter/flexplate problems
05-13-2008, 10:51 AM
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Converter/flexplate problems 1998 Camaro Z, Auto with a 1998 T/A motor. Still using original 4l60, converter, flexplate. Motor casting is 12550592(the '97-'98)
I have been searching for several days.
The converter is fully seated. This has been checked at least a dozen times.
When the trans is pulled flush with the block, the motor/trans will not turn over. I suspected that the converter was not seated, so I pulled the trans, checked the converter, rinse and repeat. Did this 4 times, including multiple other people to check me.
I noticed that the converter snub is larger than the inside diameter of the crank. This is causing the converter to sit farther back that I think it should, hence possibly, my problem. It appears that there is a bushing inside the crank snout. It doesn't want to come out easily, and before I go doing anything else, I wanted to check. The question is: should the converter be seated farther in the crank snout, if so, what is this bushing and why is it there. Is it possible that the converters are different? I have NEVER heard of this, but I guess its possible.
I have been searching for several days.
The converter is fully seated. This has been checked at least a dozen times.
When the trans is pulled flush with the block, the motor/trans will not turn over. I suspected that the converter was not seated, so I pulled the trans, checked the converter, rinse and repeat. Did this 4 times, including multiple other people to check me.
I noticed that the converter snub is larger than the inside diameter of the crank. This is causing the converter to sit farther back that I think it should, hence possibly, my problem. It appears that there is a bushing inside the crank snout. It doesn't want to come out easily, and before I go doing anything else, I wanted to check. The question is: should the converter be seated farther in the crank snout, if so, what is this bushing and why is it there. Is it possible that the converters are different? I have NEVER heard of this, but I guess its possible.
05-13-2008, 01:29 PM
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This pilot bushing is just a tad smaller than the OD of the converter snub. Its bigger than any pilot bushing I have seen, and larger than the ones I have seen in pictures on this site.
05-14-2008, 05:15 PM
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Hold your converter up to the flywheel ,bolt it on if you want to turn loose and have a good look at it.If it fits up flush to the bosses without hitting the bushing then your good there,there is no interference problem with the bushing or crank,which there should'nt be.Im sure you checked but make sure you have the flywheel facing the right way.
