torque converter install
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2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: suffolk virginia
torque converter install
Help Please!!!
I'm going to install a new converter this weekend to get rid of that dreaded shudder. My problem is I've never install a new on before and need a little advice.
First when seating the converter in the transmission how will I know that it is fully seated? Is there a measurement?
Second should I add fluid to the converter before installing and if so how much??
Thanks
I'm going to install a new converter this weekend to get rid of that dreaded shudder. My problem is I've never install a new on before and need a little advice.
First when seating the converter in the transmission how will I know that it is fully seated? Is there a measurement?
Second should I add fluid to the converter before installing and if so how much??
Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Australia
The convertor should seat back on the trans further than it's final position .When you rotate it you will feel it engage the drive lugs and drop back towards the trans.
When you have every thing bolted up, the convertor usually has to pulled foward a fraction to bolt up to the flexplate.
When removing trans ,wire convertor in place so it does not slip foward and spill fluid every where.
As far as install I put as much fluid in the converter that will stay in when lifted vertical to mount on trans.
When you have every thing bolted up, the convertor usually has to pulled foward a fraction to bolt up to the flexplate.
When removing trans ,wire convertor in place so it does not slip foward and spill fluid every where.
As far as install I put as much fluid in the converter that will stay in when lifted vertical to mount on trans.
Piece of cake!
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Olathe, KS USA
Replace the converter seal while your there. Heres a nice jack, Harbor Freight 60$ http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...ndjack-med.JPG
Last edited by C4Crazy787; Aug 29, 2005 at 05:22 PM.
