Replaced engine in my 96 explorer xlt with 4r55e trans with an engine from a 95 ranger.
Moved the flywheel spacer to the new engine, bolted it up and got everything connected... fired up perfect and then immediately heard LOUD chirping coming from bellhousing.
I had previously heard this happening sporadically when parked facing downhill when in park, sometimes in drive it would sound shakier.

Wife is not about to let me tow it to a shop to have a look at it so my research has led me to either think it is a bent flywheel or somehow there is incorrect spacing.

I seated the torque converter all the way in, yet it seemed that when I was bolting the flywheel to the converter the threads were not protruding all the way through the flywheel mounting holes, so now I'm worried that the TC is not all the way seated onto the spline shaft into the trans.

I bought this engine from "QualityUsedEngines.com" because it came with a warranty, but they said it was a direct bolt up after swapping a few components (motor mounts, etc) but no mention of anything to change with the flywheel.
I can't find any specs on flywheel spacing from the block, and I'm wondering if there are shims that can be used to achieve the correct spacing because at this point I wouldn't be surprised if the flexplate was sitting 1/4-1/2" too close to the block.

Going to begin removing the engine again tomorrow hate wasting time like this when it's starting to snow!
Anyone have any ideas on where to go from here?