Torque Converter install Help
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Melting Slicks
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Torque Converter install Help
Hello all,
im confused on the measurements from the TC to the flexplate. i tried following the instructions here but its still unclear to me
so here is what i did:
1- Filled the TC with 1 quart of Trans fluid
2- Gently mounted it to the trans. i only heard 2 clunks but i spun the TC about 20 times gently pushing and tugging it in till it went no more
3. bolted the TT to the trans but not torqued yet. (bolts are hand tight) TT went in with zero issues.
so here is where im stuck. im trying to measure the distance from the TC to the flexplate using the drill bit method but im not sure if im doing it right. i placed the bit all the way in and marked it with a sharpie. it measured 7/8". then i did it measuring the "tail end" of the bit which measured 4" (drill bit measures 4 7/8"). so its safe to say my first measurement is right. i did it for all three holes and they measuring the same. so is this a safe distance or do i need to shim it? here are some pics to help clarify what im trying to get at
im confused on the measurements from the TC to the flexplate. i tried following the instructions here but its still unclear to me
so here is what i did:
1- Filled the TC with 1 quart of Trans fluid
2- Gently mounted it to the trans. i only heard 2 clunks but i spun the TC about 20 times gently pushing and tugging it in till it went no more
3. bolted the TT to the trans but not torqued yet. (bolts are hand tight) TT went in with zero issues.
so here is where im stuck. im trying to measure the distance from the TC to the flexplate using the drill bit method but im not sure if im doing it right. i placed the bit all the way in and marked it with a sharpie. it measured 7/8". then i did it measuring the "tail end" of the bit which measured 4" (drill bit measures 4 7/8"). so its safe to say my first measurement is right. i did it for all three holes and they measuring the same. so is this a safe distance or do i need to shim it? here are some pics to help clarify what im trying to get at
