What tool makes unbolting the torque converter from the flexplate easiest? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Twilightoptics · 08-17-2002, 07:33 PM

Just as the subject states, unbolting the torque converter from the flexplate is tough for me. I can't get a 3/8 socket/ratchet between the block and flexplate to get to the bolt. and the bolts seem to be a bit recessed towards the tranny on my 283/th-400 so I can't get a good grip with a combo wrench.

What do you all use?

Also, on my turbo 400 there is one orange/black wire coming out of it from a plug on the tranny. It went to nowhere, should it go somewhere?

Thanks!

Chevyc10! · 08-17-2002, 08:13 PM

Well as far as the bolts go, I used craftsman 6 point wrench to get mine. Same type tranny...
As far as the wire, it should be wired to a kickdown switch, that controls the downshifting electroniclly(th400 only). I bet it wasn't downshifting was it? It definitley should go somewhere

Jake

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2002, 08:34 PM

I use a wrench on the back, and a socket on the front.
Notice though, many times there will be 15 mm on there instead of 9/16.

chevy2racr · 08-17-2002, 10:15 PM

we always use two end wrenches and then we got aniffty little tool the you turn the motor with by the flexplate :-D

Stano · 08-17-2002, 11:13 PM

ratcheting wrenches are awesome, hardly use regular ratchet and socket for most stuff anymore.

**Bowtie468** · 08-17-2002, 11:49 PM

I'm with Stano. Their awesome!!!!!!

chevy4ever · 08-17-2002, 11:55 PM

yeah i got a set of craftman racheting wrenchs, they are awsome but they dont got that power that a rachet has...it all depends on application i guess.

Twilightoptics · 08-18-2002, 12:50 AM

Well I was trying a combo wrench from the top of the block/tranny...... now realizing that there is an opening on the bottom sides of the block to get a socket on there. Thanks though!

Still does anyone know where that wires go? And my tranny does kickdown... but not alot. Only when the rpms are very low in 2nd or 3rd.

08-17-2002, 07:33 PM	#1
Twilightoptics Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA. USA Posts: 38	What tool makes unbolting the torque converter from the flexplate easiest? Just as the subject states, unbolting the torque converter from the flexplate is tough for me. I can't get a 3/8 socket/ratchet between the block and flexplate to get to the bolt. and the bolts seem to be a bit recessed towards the tranny on my 283/th-400 so I can't get a good grip with a combo wrench. What do you all use? Also, on my turbo 400 there is one orange/black wire coming out of it from a plug on the tranny. It went to nowhere, should it go somewhere? Thanks! __________________ http://4.65.252.68/hosted/twilightsig.jpg 1967 Chevy Pickup: '85 Camaro 305 Rebuilt carb - Turbo 400 Trans Flowtech headers to Purple Hornies

08-17-2002, 08:13 PM	#2
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	Well as far as the bolts go, I used craftsman 6 point wrench to get mine. Same type tranny... As far as the wire, it should be wired to a kickdown switch, that controls the downshifting electroniclly(th400 only). I bet it wasn't downshifting was it? It definitley should go somewhere Jake __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

08-17-2002, 10:15 PM	#4
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	we always use two end wrenches and then we got aniffty little tool the you turn the motor with by the flexplate :-D __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

08-17-2002, 11:13 PM	#5
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	ratcheting wrenches are awesome, hardly use regular ratchet and socket for most stuff anymore. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

08-17-2002, 11:49 PM	#6
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	I'm with Stano. Their awesome!!!!!! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-17-2002, 08:34 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I use a wrench on the back, and a socket on the front. Notice though, many times there will be 15 mm on there instead of 9/16.

08-17-2002, 11:55 PM	#7
chevy4ever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 156	yeah i got a set of craftman racheting wrenchs, they are awsome but they dont got that power that a rachet has...it all depends on application i guess. __________________ email is matthew.solar1984@gmail.com 1980 Malibu Classic 2door(sold) 8-( 2001 Silverado single cab 4.3 V6(stolen and the totalled) 1979 GMC sierra swb stepside 350(sold) 1990 chevy suburban 4x4 350 2001 tahoe 4x4 2001 suburban 4x4

08-18-2002, 12:50 AM	#8
Twilightoptics Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA. USA Posts: 38	Well I was trying a combo wrench from the top of the block/tranny...... now realizing that there is an opening on the bottom sides of the block to get a socket on there. Thanks though! Still does anyone know where that wires go? And my tranny does kickdown... but not alot. Only when the rpms are very low in 2nd or 3rd. __________________ http://4.65.252.68/hosted/twilightsig.jpg 1967 Chevy Pickup: '85 Camaro 305 Rebuilt carb - Turbo 400 Trans Flowtech headers to Purple Hornies

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