Re: Torque converter install, best practives?

Posted by HH56 On 2018/5/28 10:03:29

IMO, it would be better to have the converter on the trans. In addition to needing to go on very straight to avoid damage to seals and bushings, there are several sets of splines that need to be aligned in their respective positions so the converter can slide all the way into position on the trans. This means the converter generally needs to rotate some to get the splines all aligned as it is pushed into position. That step would be almost impossible to do if the converter were already attached to the flexplate.

The converter does make the trans front heavy so when lifting up the unit make sure to keep the converter pushed in and mated as things are tilted and maneuvered into position on the engine. You might even add a piece of wire to keep it in position until wire starts to interfere and needs to come off.