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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Im running a LQ4 in an older chevy with a powerglide,,Ive put 2 different hughes flexplates in already,,1st one had the wrong bolt pattern to match the converter (# HP4004X) the 2nd one I have in now, fits the convertor but Ive got issues with the stock starter going in,,no matter were I shim it (which I have to cause it hits the starter drive ) It makes a horrible noise when engaging, and wont kick out till I rev it around 1500 rpm . Ive got about .200 of shim in it now..part # HP4004X-EBP. Has anyone come across this problem, or have any ideas ???
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Hughes stuff is junk from my experience.

I use TCI.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by superstreeter
Im running a LQ4 in an older chevy with a powerglide,,Ive put 2 different hughes flexplates in already,,1st one had the wrong bolt pattern to match the converter (# HP4004X) the 2nd one I have in now, fits the convertor but Ive got issues with the stock starter going in,,no matter were I shim it (which I have to cause it hits the starter drive ) It makes a horrible noise when engaging, and wont kick out till I rev it around 1500 rpm . Ive got about .200 of shim in it now..part # HP4004X-EBP. Has anyone come across this problem, or have any ideas ???
Go back to the first flex plate and use a dremel tool on the convertor bolt holes so they match. Thousands of people have done it that way and it doesn't hurt a thing.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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Check the run out they have a history of wobbling

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