PROPER TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLATION

This video will walk you through the proper steps,and procedures for making sure your transmission,torque converter,and flex plate are installed correctly. We will discuss the most common things to check and how to remedy any problems you may encounter. The following procedures can be followed on all makes.
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[@bena2293]

Damn 9 years ago and you just answered all my problems. I hope you have a pdf of that build sheet. So Cool, many thanks ..

[@prestigemotorsports]

So glad to read this! Very old video haha but glad it is still useful

[@davidjeromedawson]

Great instructional video. Best I’ve seen on why and how to perform the clearance test.

[@ww3dukenukem]

Okay thank you! You guys cleared my head about that gap

[@dntlss]

I have a older car thats my toy and the original engine was almost 30 years old so i ended up building something new but in the process i changed my balance so i needed a new flex plate,since im not installing the engine till October when it cools down i decided to learn as much as i could about the whole change out,man although i have been wrenching on cars for 30 years i have learned so much about automatics and torque converters and flexplates that i had no clue before. For example i didn't know that part of the convertor "rode" on the back of the crank, i thought it was bolted to the flexplate and that was it,Ive also learned about the clearances, about making sure the converter is seated properly,just a whole bunch of valuable info,i dont wanna be that guy that has to reinstall the engine 6 times to get it right,thanks to KZbin and a few books Ive read i think everything will go smooth!

[@march3769]

Great video! Thanks for posting!

[@stevenjackson2614]

Excellent well direct video; “I highly appreciate the enlightenment 😎👍🏽

[@gonepreaching]

Thank you for your help

[@ken444444]

Fantastic information and good video. Thanks for taking the time to share that!

[@keiths9483]

Great video and instruction sheet.

[@BigBlockCaprice]

Man I was stumped on the clearance part and this video explained every question I had about properly bolting up my torque converter. I had no idea I could slide the torque converter to the mounting pads. I bought 4 different sets of bolts in hopes my issue was my bolts weren't long enough. (Also dont worry I used a feeler gauge for measurements as well.)

[@prestigemotorsports]

Glad we were able to help out!

[@fatlazypig]

Thanks

[@VIP854]

Is it always required to get a spacer for the flexplate or is that only on some vehicles? I have an 89 350 chevy.

[@JoseLopez-me6mc]

Hi I just had a quick question I recently bought a Monte Carlo 88 with a 468cc with a blower transmission Turbo 400... I've been having a hard time finding a dust cover for that transmission..?

[@jtp682]

Good morning. I am installing a TH350 and have some experience with installing transmissions. I have a question.... Since the torque converter sags ever so slightly from its own weight when resting in the transmission, prior to bolting to the flexplate,, should you lift it up ever so slightly (take the weight off) as you tighten the first torque converter to flexplate bolt? Or just pull it forward and bolt up without lifting on it?

[@miguelhernandezdiaz6070]

How much tightening torque does the zipper pull on the crankshaft? chevy 5.7

[@jimmyjimbo61]

My only question is what is the max end play allowable between the flexplate and convertor.

[@michaelpearce8661]

How come you folks never give the amount of torque when tightening a component that needs to be torqued? Where can I find specific torque fiqures for my 72 flex plate?

[@gadgetmanhookup]

I'm confused. You showed the flexplate bolted to the torque converter one direction, however, you bolted it to the motor the other direction. So I'm guessing that it installs the way you did on the motor. My flexplate came with 3 dowels, a 1/4 inch thick spacer the diameter of the part you mounted the flexplate to on the motor. What side of the flexplate does that mount; or do I need it at all?

[@gunsandhorsepower]

Doing a 440 mopar to a th400 and im tryimg to figure out what they mean only use a 6x10.750 converter can i use any th400 10.75 converter

[@jimmybeaver1175]

Does it matter where the 6 bell housing bolts go bcuz there is 1 smaller bolt, forgot where I took them out from

[@pearsooo6972]

How do you know how many washers to put in between the stall converter and flexplate

[@ghtrcp7554]

Is there front or back side when installing flexplate?

[@TheAmpNerd]

You should have done another take when you set the flexplate into the transmission and torque converter at the beginning when you check for bolt diameter. The flex plate was backwards, that is the pushed out surface should point towards the transmission, not the engine as shown. You must ALWAYS have the proper orientation when showing anything on the videos.

[@88skinatigue]

i noticed this as well and was second quessing myself

[@williamwatson3567]

Simply Marking Parts....especially When it is All unfamiliar to You...as You Take Them Apart....for Reference as to Which Side was Facing Where....( Exact Locations , Rotation....Position...WITH A PAINT STICK PEN...OR CENTERPUNCH... DYKEM... Anything that Helps You to Get it Back together...Correctly...the First Time.... Always Think Safety First....wear Protective Personal Equipment...( Stabilize....and Secure anything that can , Slip, Fall, or Crush You...or Pin You Down... Your Body- Arms- Hands- and Fingers are More Delicate...Than You Think...!! You May Need to Use Them Again in the Future.... Take Time to Think it Through...!! Just Sayin... BillinL.A. 10-20-2021.

[@rudychavez3439]

How about the round spacer in 2014 sonata 2.0 turbo

[@charleswagner8658]

What about runout on the flywheel

[@frejackjackson8459]

I installed a new torque converter in my 88 Firebird 700R4 transmission I didn't have any problems but it won't start the starter won't engage what did I do wrong

[@MattLsBr]

I have a 1987 Chevy r10 it came with a one-piece rear main seal I recently swapped it out for 2-piece rear main seal I was wondering if the same torque converter will fit it because I think I am having problems with it

[@stephenjackson4392]

You made no mention of what direction to install the flex plate with the balance weights?

[@LegendaryWoke]

I've observed they say use blue thread locker instead, red is possibly too permanent

[@robinduncan9520]

How do I know what size torque converter I have.

[@HugDeeznueces]

how do you prevent the motor from rotating when you are torquing the flywheel bolts?

[@thomasdebord1144]

He's using a tool of the flex plate.. or just have your buddy put a socket on the front of the crank

[@williamwatson3567]

There is a Special Hand Tool to slip into the Flexplate Teeth so You can Grip the Flexplate, and either Hold it Steady or Rotate the Crank/ Engine... To the Next Bolt Hole ( Access). Or to get a good Grip , to Torque the ( 3or 4 ) Flexplate / Torque Converter Bolts. The Tool is a Strong Steel Handle, with a bolt on the End, that swings a Skinny Long Rectangle box frame to slip the end of the Box into 2- teeth to get a solid , Temporary Grip. Then You can Pull the Handle to Rotate the ( Torque / Flexplate...Easily. Such a Simple Design.... You Probably could Weld something Similar , to get a Grip.... For CHEAP...if You were in a hurry...Or Couldn't afford Further Delays.... I hope this Helps... You Probably Could Find Pictures , while Searching the Net for the " Flexplate Hand Tool...then Copy It...!! As You will Not Be Using it Very Much... In Your Lifetime.... BillinL.A. 10-20-2021.

[@stephenkulawinski4200]

Video was called transmission torque converter install never did the procedure to install torque converter

[@Orlandoestrada07]

Lol

[@tictocpops1_276]

At what point is there too much play and when is a washer needed?

[@ignaciomontano9183]

When you have more than .187 between the flexplate and the torque converter

[@caseyrayls6234]

Didn't state torque spec range for flex plate bolts. 2) Didn't show HOW bolting converter to flex plate is done and with fine thread, Grade 8 bolts and nuts....esp. spacing of washer between flex plate and converter. Details, details, details.

[@tnicholson4858]

Sure didn't i was waiting

[@botmunchers]

T Nicholson , yep me too! Smh. I’ve wasted so much time watching these stupid videos that don’t really show what they say in the tittle!

[@michaelpearce8661]

@@botmunchers these people who only give you enough to get yourself in terrible.

[@fakamus1]

how many torque pounds on flywheel 2007 trailblazer

[@fakamus1]

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[@eslpaKo]

Hello, I enjoyed your educationalvideo but needs to be finished, my question comes due to the clearance that can be between the converter & flexplate, HOW DO YOU FILL IT? also, to install the bolts that fix the converter with the flexplate? I hope you respond, thanks!

[@tangelahill6931]

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[@jeremyburns4882]

How much of a gap should you have between the converter and flex plate and how much is to much to begin with I have about a 1/4 inch

[@donrutter6765]

You just want a little clearance, so you dont end load the bearings/washers inside the transmission or the rear bearing in the engine that controls crank endplay. Give it .010 should be enough. If your converter is too far away from the flexplate you will wear out the splines in your transmission. When you push the converter on the input shaft of the transmission you will see it engage 3 times as you push/spin. You want it fully engaged before you measure. Then find a washer slightly thinner than your measurement.

[@williamwatson3567]

@@jeremyburns4882 There Should Not Be " Gaps " Between the Torque Converter and the Flexplate.... The Job Should Go Back Together- Just as You Took it Apart....!! The Torque Convverter Bolts up Snugly to the Flexplate....just as it Came Apart. The Critical Thing to check For ALWAYS , is that the Torque / Spline/ Spud , Dogs/ Notch... Is Replaced in Rotation... Comfortably into the Transmission--- AS IT WAS.... When You Took it Apart....Other wise...You Will Damage the Front of The Trans....Workings , or the Torque ( Notch / Splines inside....all of This Costs a Lot of Un-Needed Expense to Get Back to Normal.... If You Don't Pay Close Attention to What is Happening... Along the Way... ( Things Move Around... When You Don't Pay Close Attention... So You think it's All Good... But it's NOT....due to Something You Did Not Catch....until it's Too Late ... Damage Done....! BillinL.A. 10-20-21

[@salvadorabundez5977]

? Do you sale parts to rebuild a 454 motor and how much do they cost thanks.

[@prestigemotorsports]

Not selling any parts now with the parts shortages. Saving everything for complete builds at this time. Sorry about that

[@Chubbycheddah]

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[@treiswilliams5062]

what was the torque?

[@brandonjay5146]

Much like a young Jesus Christ you've got a face that can save

[@Sinister_Reaper]

lol so what happens when you get a fully enclosed bell housing

[@Sinister_Reaper]

thanks :)

[@donrutter6765]

Check out the videos where they are working in LS engines with an enclosed bellhousing.

[@donrutter6765]

Try not to ever use red loctite, use blue.

[@stevepope5484]

No torque numbers

[@josephashe]

How the christ am i gonna do all this with the transmission still in the car

[@prescottaz500]

Finish the installation

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