Flywheel spacer issue
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Flywheel spacer issue I have a problem and need help. I have a 2001 5.3l with a 99 Tahoe 4L60E transmission attached to it. I installed the flywheel spacer on the crank. I attached the torque converter and no movement. I found out that the torque converter is pulled out of the pump. Now my question is, Do I need to put the spacer before or after the flywheel? I have read several threads that show both ways. I can't seem to make heads or tails which way. I have attached the picture how mine is. Any help will be appreciated.
If the converter is pulled out of the pump, then you need to get it slid into the pump. The front for the converter should be about 1 1/2 inches inside the bellhousing when it is locked into the pump. Also you have the spacer and flywheel order mixed up. The spacer should be between the flywheel and the crank surface.
The position of the spacer is completely dependent on the flexplate you have.
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and dished flexplate: crank - flexplate - spacer
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and flat flexplate: crank - spacer - flexplate
If you install the spacer as Blackpony suggested the starter won't line up. From your photo it appears you have a V6 or Gen I / II transmission with the dished flexplate and the spacer is in the proper place. I have the same setup in my Thunderbird and a friends car we recently finished.
If you still have problems, you need to ensure the torque converter is properly seated as Blackpony stated above. To do that by hand press the converter into the transmission while spinning it. Make a few revolutions and it should clunk into place and seat further in the transmission front pump. Do NOT force it. One or two revolutions should do what you need. If not, the converter may be angled down or you have the wrong converter.
By the way, now is a good time to elongate the converter holes on the flexplate because they will be off by about 2mm.
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and dished flexplate: crank - flexplate - spacer
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and flat flexplate: crank - spacer - flexplate
If you install the spacer as Blackpony suggested the starter won't line up. From your photo it appears you have a V6 or Gen I / II transmission with the dished flexplate and the spacer is in the proper place. I have the same setup in my Thunderbird and a friends car we recently finished.
If you still have problems, you need to ensure the torque converter is properly seated as Blackpony stated above. To do that by hand press the converter into the transmission while spinning it. Make a few revolutions and it should clunk into place and seat further in the transmission front pump. Do NOT force it. One or two revolutions should do what you need. If not, the converter may be angled down or you have the wrong converter.
By the way, now is a good time to elongate the converter holes on the flexplate because they will be off by about 2mm.
The position of the spacer is completely dependent on the flexplate you have.
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and dished flexplate: crank - flexplate - spacer
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and flat flexplate: crank - spacer - flexplate
If you install the spacer as Blackpony suggested the starter won't line up. From your photo it appears you have a V6 or Gen I / II transmission with the dished flexplate and the spacer is in the proper place. I have the same setup in my Thunderbird and a friends car we recently finished.
If you still have problems, you need to ensure the torque converter is properly seated as Blackpony stated above. To do that by hand press the converter into the transmission while spinning it. Make a few revolutions and it should clunk into place and seat further in the transmission front pump. Do NOT force it. One or two revolutions should do what you need. If not, the converter may be angled down or you have the wrong converter.
By the way, now is a good time to elongate the converter holes on the flexplate because they will be off by about 2mm.
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and dished flexplate: crank - flexplate - spacer
Gen I / II / 4.3 V6 transmission and flat flexplate: crank - spacer - flexplate
If you install the spacer as Blackpony suggested the starter won't line up. From your photo it appears you have a V6 or Gen I / II transmission with the dished flexplate and the spacer is in the proper place. I have the same setup in my Thunderbird and a friends car we recently finished.
If you still have problems, you need to ensure the torque converter is properly seated as Blackpony stated above. To do that by hand press the converter into the transmission while spinning it. Make a few revolutions and it should clunk into place and seat further in the transmission front pump. Do NOT force it. One or two revolutions should do what you need. If not, the converter may be angled down or you have the wrong converter.
By the way, now is a good time to elongate the converter holes on the flexplate because they will be off by about 2mm.
