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Old 08-07-2013, 03:52 PM   #1
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One more question about pulling the engine.

Been looking around about this, too, and haven't really been able to find out if I'd need to detach the torque converter from the flex plate to remove the engine/detach it from the transmission. Anyone know? 1972 c10 350 sbc
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Old 08-07-2013, 03:58 PM   #2
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Re: One more question about pulling the engine.

ABSOLUTELY! If you don't you will have a real mess. Also, you must have the converter off the engine to get it to realign with the pump.
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Old 08-07-2013, 03:59 PM   #3
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ABSOLUTELY! If you don't you will have a real mess. Also, you must have the converter off the engine to get it to realign with the pump.
Thanks for the quick reply. Sorry, I'm new to this
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Old 08-07-2013, 04:05 PM   #4
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Re: One more question about pulling the engine.

after you unbolt it, slide your hand in between the flex plate and converter. Push the converter back toward the trans as far as you can...may be 3/4" or so.

While the engine is out you may also want to instpect the converter snout and replace the seal on the pump.
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Re: One more question about pulling the engine.

Thank you both very much. Appreciate the responses.
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Old 08-07-2013, 04:14 PM   #6
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Thank you both very much. Appreciate the responses.
I live in Fairfield and work in Benicia, If you need me to I can come by and give advice and show you. it would be easier to understand what people are telling you if you can have it pointed out in person
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I live in Fairfield and work in Benicia, If you need me to I can come by and give advice and show you. it would be easier to understand what people are telling you if you can have it pointed out in person
I appreciate it a lot, but I think I've got it now. I'll definitely let you know if I'm in need, though. Aha. Thanks a lot!
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Old 08-07-2013, 04:21 PM   #8
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I appreciate it a lot, but I think I've got it now. I'll definitely let you know if I'm in need, though. Aha. Thanks a lot!
No problem just don't hesitate to ask, I'll be glad to help ya out
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Old 08-07-2013, 04:26 PM   #9
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No problem just don't hesitate to ask, I'll be glad to help ya out
Appreciate it very much. I'll make sure to hit you up if we're stumped.
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Old 08-07-2013, 04:27 PM   #10
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Re: One more question about pulling the engine.

One more thing...

If you happen to slide the convertor out, be careful putting it back in. It needs to be rotated to seat on the pump drive. If you just force it, you'll break the pump, and then you're replacing the trans.
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Re: One more question about pulling the engine.

You will have to turn the engine to get out the last torque convertor bolt,not sure if 3 or 4 on this model but torque will spin free when you have them all out.
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Re: One more question about pulling the engine.

Got the torque converter disconnected successfully and it was a smooth engine pull! Thanks a lot for all of the advice!
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Got the torque converter disconnected successfully and it was a smooth engine pull! Thanks a lot for all of the advice!
Congrats!!!
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