do I need to use shims TC ?
Per this link : https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...96#post8201796
10.After the transmission bellhousing bolts are tightened, check to see if the torque converter will turn by hand. Push the torque converter back into the transmission as far as it will go. Using feeler gauges or calipers measure the gap between the flexplate converter mounting pad and the torque converter mounting pad. If gap distance is between .060" and .187" it is OK to bolt up the torque converter. If the gap is greater than .187" install a .060" flat washer between the torque converter and flexplate.
Hope this helps. Someone suggested in that thread if you don't have feeler gauges you can use the chuck part of a drill bit to check the gap distance. Worked well for me.
10.After the transmission bellhousing bolts are tightened, check to see if the torque converter will turn by hand. Push the torque converter back into the transmission as far as it will go. Using feeler gauges or calipers measure the gap between the flexplate converter mounting pad and the torque converter mounting pad. If gap distance is between .060" and .187" it is OK to bolt up the torque converter. If the gap is greater than .187" install a .060" flat washer between the torque converter and flexplate.
Hope this helps. Someone suggested in that thread if you don't have feeler gauges you can use the chuck part of a drill bit to check the gap distance. Worked well for me.
Per this link : https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...96#post8201796
10.After the transmission bellhousing bolts are tightened, check to see if the torque converter will turn by hand. Push the torque converter back into the transmission as far as it will go. Using feeler gauges or calipers measure the gap between the flexplate converter mounting pad and the torque converter mounting pad. If gap distance is between .060" and .187" it is OK to bolt up the torque converter. If the gap is greater than .187" install a .060" flat washer between the torque converter and flexplate.
Hope this helps. Someone suggested in that thread if you don't have feeler gauges you can use the chuck part of a drill bit to check the gap distance. Worked well for me.
10.After the transmission bellhousing bolts are tightened, check to see if the torque converter will turn by hand. Push the torque converter back into the transmission as far as it will go. Using feeler gauges or calipers measure the gap between the flexplate converter mounting pad and the torque converter mounting pad. If gap distance is between .060" and .187" it is OK to bolt up the torque converter. If the gap is greater than .187" install a .060" flat washer between the torque converter and flexplate.
Hope this helps. Someone suggested in that thread if you don't have feeler gauges you can use the chuck part of a drill bit to check the gap distance. Worked well for me.
Using a drill bit as a reference. I find that most people own a set or can get their hands on a set of drill bits. Use the part that you would chuck in the drill as a feeler gauge so to speak. Just have to find a place to be able to access the converter pad to flexplate distance and go from there.
Vince I have to tell you when I first talked to Terry at PI about this topic, I had to post it. A lot of guy's never think about converter spacing. I wanted to share it and help educate you guys a bit. Thanks for taking the time not only to read it but to learn something! Vince
