torque converter lengths
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torque converter lengths
does anyone know if there is a difference in length for c6 torque converters. I have an 83 bronco and had to cut the old torque converter out so I could replace the rear engine seal (burr was stripped from when they rebuilt the engine). Went down the the wrecking yard, and they pulled an 85 c6 converter off (don't know if it was a car or truck) but when I put it in mine, if I
tighten the tranny to engine bolts, the engine locks up tight. Loosen em up about a 1/4" and it turns over fine. The torque to flywheel bolts are clearing everything just fine, so as near as I can figger the torque converter is a bit longer. Any info on this would be appreciated before I tear it all down again. Thanks.
Justin
1972 Ranger 360 (Grandpa's Truck)
1975 F100 Custom 4x4 360 (My Fixxer Upper)
1976 F150 390 (Grandma's Truck)
1978 F150 351W (Older Brother's-thinks he's a mechanic so why is it sitting??)
1982 F150 XLT Lariat 4x4 351W (Friend's Truck-but he's in MT and it's at my place)
1983 Bronco XLT 4x4 300 (My Daily Driver)
tighten the tranny to engine bolts, the engine locks up tight. Loosen em up about a 1/4" and it turns over fine. The torque to flywheel bolts are clearing everything just fine, so as near as I can figger the torque converter is a bit longer. Any info on this would be appreciated before I tear it all down again. Thanks.
Justin
1972 Ranger 360 (Grandpa's Truck)
1975 F100 Custom 4x4 360 (My Fixxer Upper)
1976 F150 390 (Grandma's Truck)
1978 F150 351W (Older Brother's-thinks he's a mechanic so why is it sitting??)
1982 F150 XLT Lariat 4x4 351W (Friend's Truck-but he's in MT and it's at my place)
1983 Bronco XLT 4x4 300 (My Daily Driver)
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torque converter lengths
Sounds to me like the converter is not in the transmission all of the way. Be sure that the converter properly engages the splines on the stator support, input shaft, and also the pump drive tangs (most difficult). Sometimes I have to rotate the converter several revolutions (while lightly pushing it in) to get it to go in all of the way.
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