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Mrtn15 · 04-03-2011, 03:16 AM

Okay well.. I have my transmission all bolted up' and my torque convertor doesn't quite make it close enough to my flywheel?
And was I supposed to fill up the torque convertor with fluid before install onto transmission? Because I didn't!

Note: this is a th 350 trans with shift kit!
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Pop's C-10 · 04-03-2011, 04:16 AM

you can slide it foward tha lil bit to get it to mate up to tha flywheel.

one low c10 · 04-03-2011, 06:58 AM

I always fill up the converter with fluid, I have heaard it is bad for the pump not to. I dont know if that is true or not but it does save time checking and filling the fluid when you start it back up! the converter holds quite a bit of fluid. when I put converters in I spin them and push on them at the same time. you should feel it "click" a couple times. then when you bolt the engine back in you can slide it forward a lil bit to bolt up the converter.

MWood · 04-03-2011, 08:32 AM

You are supposed to measure the torque convertor to bellhousing clearance and TC to flexplate clearance too I believe. The instructions that came with my TC for the S-10 had measurements. If it doesn't mate using the measurement, then you are supposed to use spacers I think. Not too sure though. Just give a trans shop a call and ask, but I would not just slide the TC forward without making sure the measurements are right.

MWood · 04-03-2011, 08:40 AM

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/torq...gap-59937.html

MWood · 04-03-2011, 08:51 AM

http://www.partshp.com/ConverterInstructions.htm

http://www.tciauto.com/Products/TechInfo/FAQ.asp#4

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/automa...installed.html

MWood · 04-10-2011, 08:31 AM

Any luck?

Mrtn15 · 04-10-2011, 09:59 AM

I got the convertor! And everything else right! Thanks for your help guys! It works like a charm
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04-03-2011, 03:16 AM	#1
Mrtn15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edgewood Texas Posts: 272	How to install torque convertor? Okay well.. I have my transmission all bolted up' and my torque convertor doesn't quite make it close enough to my flywheel? And was I supposed to fill up the torque convertor with fluid before install onto transmission? Because I didn't! Note: this is a th 350 trans with shift kit! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 Single cab 2WD Chevy 350/350 1977 Single cab Dually C30 BB454!

04-03-2011, 04:16 AM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: How to install torque convertor? you can slide it foward tha lil bit to get it to mate up to tha flywheel.

04-03-2011, 06:58 AM	#3
one low c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 106	Re: How to install torque convertor? I always fill up the converter with fluid, I have heaard it is bad for the pump not to. I dont know if that is true or not but it does save time checking and filling the fluid when you start it back up! the converter holds quite a bit of fluid. when I put converters in I spin them and push on them at the same time. you should feel it "click" a couple times. then when you bolt the engine back in you can slide it forward a lil bit to bolt up the converter.

04-03-2011, 08:51 AM	#6
MWood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mazon, Illinois Posts: 41	Re: How to install torque convertor? http://www.partshp.com/ConverterInstructions.htm http://www.tciauto.com/Products/TechInfo/FAQ.asp#4 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/automa...installed.html __________________ '00 S-10 ZR-2 - 383 ci, 880 block, forged internals, AFR 190cc heads, 36 lbs injectors, 33's, built 4l60e '86 C-10 2wd P/U '03 Dodge 3500, DRW, 5.9, Auto, FASS 150/150

04-10-2011, 08:31 AM	#7
MWood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mazon, Illinois Posts: 41	Re: How to install torque convertor? Any luck? __________________ '00 S-10 ZR-2 - 383 ci, 880 block, forged internals, AFR 190cc heads, 36 lbs injectors, 33's, built 4l60e '86 C-10 2wd P/U '03 Dodge 3500, DRW, 5.9, Auto, FASS 150/150

04-03-2011, 08:32 AM	#4
MWood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mazon, Illinois Posts: 41	Re: How to install torque convertor? You are supposed to measure the torque convertor to bellhousing clearance and TC to flexplate clearance too I believe. The instructions that came with my TC for the S-10 had measurements. If it doesn't mate using the measurement, then you are supposed to use spacers I think. Not too sure though. Just give a trans shop a call and ask, but I would not just slide the TC forward without making sure the measurements are right. __________________ '00 S-10 ZR-2 - 383 ci, 880 block, forged internals, AFR 190cc heads, 36 lbs injectors, 33's, built 4l60e '86 C-10 2wd P/U '03 Dodge 3500, DRW, 5.9, Auto, FASS 150/150 Last edited by MWood; 04-03-2011 at 08:41 AM.

04-10-2011, 09:59 AM	#8
Mrtn15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edgewood Texas Posts: 272	Re: How to install torque convertor? I got the convertor! And everything else right! Thanks for your help guys! It works like a charm Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 Single cab 2WD Chevy 350/350 1977 Single cab Dually C30 BB454!



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