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Jan 5, 2014 | 09:30 PM

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Crankshaft suck

I have a 97 f150 v6 and I'm in the middle of replacing the transmission. I tightened the torque converter nuts and was able to turn the crankshaft in the process to get to each one. But after I tightened the bellhouse bolts I couldn't turn it anymore, but I can turn it as long as those bolts are loose. Can someone please tell me where I went wrong? Thanks

Jan 5, 2014 | 11:48 PM

Lime1GT

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Your torque convertor isn't properly engaged into the transmissions oil pump.

Jan 6, 2014 | 08:40 AM

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I will second what Lime1gt said
You have to pull the transmission out and get the torque convertor engaged
into the pump.

Good luck and keep us posted

Jan 6, 2014 | 10:16 AM

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Thanks guys will do. Just pray I don't freeze in the process

Jan 6, 2014 | 10:44 AM

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You might get it engaged by pulling the trans back a bit
but without knowing the location of the drive slots
this could be difficult.

Jan 6, 2014 | 01:02 PM

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Is there a way to locate the drive slots?

Jan 6, 2014 | 03:26 PM

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It's a little hard to see with the seal in place
Should be able to see the pump drive with a flash light

Here is a video on this, couldn't find one for
a v6 but this should help

Most important part of video is @ 2:58

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Jan 7, 2014 | 06:36 PM

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I replaced my 99 v6 this summer and had the exact same thing happen. I couldn't figure out why it wouldn't turn. Ended up re-disengaging the tranny and turning the tc by hand. Seemed fine. Re-engaged the trans and engine and everything was good to go.