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kenele · 11-11-2002, 12:54 PM

I have a th350 and the torque converter is exposed. What kind of cover goes on there?

bad71gmc · 11-11-2002, 01:04 PM

I think it would be the flywheel cover.

Truckstr · 11-11-2002, 01:05 PM

It's a "dust sheild". Some were sheet metal - some were plastic.

Hope this helps.
Jeff

O'l Buck · 11-11-2002, 02:39 PM

I've also heard it called an inspection cover

**Desert Rat** · 11-11-2002, 02:48 PM

Its not really going to hurt running without it for a while,when i put a big block in my truck for some reason i forgot to put one back on,even though i have many lying around,i prefer the metal ones so when im not a bonehead and forget,its easier to clean and shoot some nice gloss onto,mine hasnt been on in 5 years,maybe when the starter goes out ill put it on,or give one to th new owner so its a complete truck-lol

kenele · 11-12-2002, 08:06 AM

you have a flywheel cover laying around? A decent one that is. If you do I might have to make a trip down there and look @ what else you have.

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-12-2002, 09:14 AM

i always remove mine off any vehicle si come across, i just like to dunno why, i just dont like them, never had a problem because of not having one installed
i have a coupel of black plastic ones if Micah doesnt have anything that will work, im sure he does though

**COBALT** · 11-12-2002, 04:58 PM

Not a good idea to keep them off in my opinion. If you want your front pump on your transmission to stay in good shape then get an expection cover. You can get them cheap aftermarket, or just go to a wrecking yard. They're often sheet aluminum or steel, and are easy to clean up.

I have a TH400 that went without a cover, and the one in my truck has always had one. You can see the difference in the front pump seal, bushing, and pump cover. Lots of dirt and filth on the non-covered one, and deep grooves in the bushing where debris got up between the bushing and the converter kneck.

As proof check this out. This transmission didn't have an inspection cover, and the front pump is a damn mess. It's going to need a lot of work done. Hopefully the gears are in good shape.

Hooter · 11-12-2002, 05:22 PM

I helped a friend with a motor swap in his suburban. We never put the flywheel cover on. We were driving down the highway and a nice peice of gravel went flying up inside. The rock tore a hole through the torque convertor, not cool. So I strongly reccomend you put one on

11-11-2002, 12:54 PM	#1
kenele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vaugh, WA Posts: 191	exposed torque converter I have a th350 and the torque converter is exposed. What kind of cover goes on there? __________________ '71 GMC Suburban C1500

11-11-2002, 01:05 PM	#3
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	exposed torque convertor It's a "dust sheild". Some were sheet metal - some were plastic. Hope this helps. Jeff __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

11-11-2002, 02:39 PM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I've also heard it called an inspection cover __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

11-12-2002, 08:06 AM	#6
kenele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vaugh, WA Posts: 191	you have one Desert rat? you have a flywheel cover laying around? A decent one that is. If you do I might have to make a trip down there and look @ what else you have. __________________ '71 GMC Suburban C1500

11-12-2002, 04:58 PM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Not a good idea to keep them off in my opinion. If you want your front pump on your transmission to stay in good shape then get an expection cover. You can get them cheap aftermarket, or just go to a wrecking yard. They're often sheet aluminum or steel, and are easy to clean up. I have a TH400 that went without a cover, and the one in my truck has always had one. You can see the difference in the front pump seal, bushing, and pump cover. Lots of dirt and filth on the non-covered one, and deep grooves in the bushing where debris got up between the bushing and the converter kneck. As proof check this out. This transmission didn't have an inspection cover, and the front pump is a damn mess. It's going to need a lot of work done. Hopefully the gears are in good shape. Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

11-11-2002, 01:04 PM	#2
bad71gmc Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 71	I think it would be the flywheel cover.

11-11-2002, 02:48 PM	#5
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Its not really going to hurt running without it for a while,when i put a big block in my truck for some reason i forgot to put one back on,even though i have many lying around,i prefer the metal ones so when im not a bonehead and forget,its easier to clean and shoot some nice gloss onto,mine hasnt been on in 5 years,maybe when the starter goes out ill put it on,or give one to th new owner so its a complete truck-lol

11-12-2002, 09:14 AM	#7
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	i always remove mine off any vehicle si come across, i just like to dunno why, i just dont like them, never had a problem because of not having one installed i have a coupel of black plastic ones if Micah doesnt have anything that will work, im sure he does though

11-12-2002, 05:22 PM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I helped a friend with a motor swap in his suburban. We never put the flywheel cover on. We were driving down the highway and a nice peice of gravel went flying up inside. The rock tore a hole through the torque convertor, not cool. So I strongly reccomend you put one on __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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