Torque converter

[PhD_Polymath]

Hello,

I pulled the engine from my D2 to swap the camshaft, redo head gaskets, and check the internals. When pulling the engine, I thought I removed the torque converter to flywheel bolts, but left one in. Like an idiot, I pulled then engine with the torque converter attached and am now replacing the flex plate and the smaller ring the bolts hold it on with.

First, what depth should the torque converter be behind the flange to ensure engagement with the pump.

Second, my stomach sunk when I realized what a stupid mistake I made missing that bolt. How likely is it I ruined the transmission already?

 

[discostew]

you won't know if you hurt the trans till you run it. As far as how far the converter should stick out? I just know it will have 3 detents when you work it in the front of the trans. It's kind of a bitch to work it into the front pump. Rotate it back and forth while you push it into the front pump , but also kind of a lifting force at the front of the converter. So it will slide onto the front pump pretty easily, then it will drop further into the trans 3 more times.

 

[PhD_Polymath]

Thanks for the reply. I hope it don't have to replace the transmission after rebuilding the engine, but am bracing myself for that possibility. It looks like quite a job without a lift.

 

[squirt]

Have you already replaced the flex plate? If so, Measure the depth of the rear flex plate edge to the mating surface on the block. Then do the same from the bolt mounts on the torque converter to the mating surface on the trans. The numbers should be equal. If it's too shallow on the trans side, you've got more jiggling to do.

 

[PhD_Polymath]

I haven't mounted the flex plate yet, as the engine stand required it to be removed. That is a good suggestion for measurements. Thanks for the suggestion.