Re: Torque Convert to Flexplate

[Tom Mandera <tsm1@domain.elided>]

On Wed, 9 Jun 1999, Doug Rasmussen wrote:

> BTW, do you have the TC correctly installed on the tranny?  There're two
> sets of splines that have to click together otherwise you'll toast things
> first time you start it.  Put it on the tranny first, then slide tranny/TC
> combo forward to the flex plate.  Then rotate TC until you find correct
> position.

I had the engine on the hoist.  My brother and his friend helped carry 
the 727.  I installed the TC to the transmission first, twisting it a 
little until it "popped" into place.  We then put the trans to the motor, 
started the bellhousing bolts, and drew the two together.  There was a 
bit of a "pop" when, I believe, the torque converter "popped" into the 
flexplate (very center of TC).

I then swung it around on the hoist, and since I don't have a front clip, 
just slide the whole thing right into the truck, followed by another 
"He-man" impersonation when I stuck the Dana 20 on the end.

-Tom