C3 th350 torque converter removal
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C3 th350 torque converter removal
Hello folks,
I would first like to say a sincere thank you to all who contribute here. This is an incredible and invaluable resource. And while I have been relying on this forum as my rebuild bible since buying my Vette, I have never asked a question as the answer can usually be found here with diligence. However, I cannot seem to find an answer to this: I recently pulled the 350 on my 77 in order to swap it for a 406. While I have the engine out can I remove and replace the torque converter without removing the entire transmission?
This seems pretty straight forward but I don't want to leap before looking. I'm guessing it's going to be messy, but much less difficult than removing the entire transmission.
Let me say again how grateful I am for all the time, effort, and contributions! I would still have a non-running old heap that looked like it was pulled from the bottom of a lake if it were not for you fine folks!!
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Clay
I would first like to say a sincere thank you to all who contribute here. This is an incredible and invaluable resource. And while I have been relying on this forum as my rebuild bible since buying my Vette, I have never asked a question as the answer can usually be found here with diligence. However, I cannot seem to find an answer to this: I recently pulled the 350 on my 77 in order to swap it for a 406. While I have the engine out can I remove and replace the torque converter without removing the entire transmission?
This seems pretty straight forward but I don't want to leap before looking. I'm guessing it's going to be messy, but much less difficult than removing the entire transmission.
Let me say again how grateful I am for all the time, effort, and contributions! I would still have a non-running old heap that looked like it was pulled from the bottom of a lake if it were not for you fine folks!!
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! Clay
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It just pulls out of the front of the transmission. When you insert the new one, you just have to rotate it to make sure it engages properly. Yes you will lose a little ATF but I don't remember it being a lot.
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Melting Slicks
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Make damn sure you get that converter back in that final 1/2 inch of engagement, lay a straight edge across the bellhousing to check the depth when you replace it.....if it's not engaged right you will screw up that front pump on the trans. and as you seat the engine in place that converter simply HAS TO ROTATE FREELY at all times, if not you screw up that pump.....
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Replacing it for stock or aftermarket? Check in advance how the new one is bolted in; there are two types: one with lugs welded to the converter, and one with mounting pads where you use bolts and nuts.