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IntegratedTJ · 08-07-2013, 03:52 PM

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

MARKDTN · 08-07-2013, 03:58 PM

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.

IntegratedTJ · 08-07-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN

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

Longhorn 70 · 08-07-2013, 04:05 PM

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.

IntegratedTJ · 08-07-2013, 04:08 PM

Thank you both very much. Appreciate the responses.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-07-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IntegratedTJ

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

IntegratedTJ · 08-07-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

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!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-07-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IntegratedTJ

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

IntegratedTJ · 08-07-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

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.

**truckster** · 08-07-2013, 04:27 PM

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.

mikeshome · 08-07-2013, 09:00 PM

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.

IntegratedTJ · 08-08-2013, 04:25 PM

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

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-08-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IntegratedTJ

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

Congrats!!!

08-07-2013, 03:52 PM	#1
IntegratedTJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 71	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

08-07-2013, 03:58 PM	#2
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	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. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

08-07-2013, 04:05 PM	#4
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	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. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

08-07-2013, 04:08 PM	#5
IntegratedTJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 71	Re: One more question about pulling the engine. Thank you both very much. Appreciate the responses.

08-07-2013, 04:27 PM	#10
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	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.

08-07-2013, 09:00 PM	#11
mikeshome Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mount Albert.Ontario Posts: 119	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.

08-08-2013, 04:25 PM	#12
IntegratedTJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 71	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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