Originally Posted by
OldStyle
Once it's that close it should just wiggle into place.
Been a while since i stuffed one but it's about the same. When the bell housing is against the engine block the torque converter sud shoulder will be thru the plate and should have a small clearance to the flex-plate. I don't know the measurement but at least 1/16th; maybe even a 1/4 in.
So when the studs contact the plate the bell housing should be less than the length of the studs. I think that's right?
Just don't force it and you'll be ok
I'm not explaining this very well... Could someone help. Thanks!
You're doing fine. If you have to force it, somethings wrong. Never pull it in with bolts. Yes, four studs or bolts with heads cut off are nice to keep things aligned. Only possible thing I can think of that they are too far apart, is having the flexplate on backwards or wrong flexplate. Usually torque converter is too far out due to not being seated all the way. Good luck.