can't get engine back in
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can't get engine back in
this is my first ford and i'm at a standstill. previous chevy owner, have swapped engines out many times. trying to swap out 360 for 390 crate engine. 4 studs in torque converter, 2 dowels in block, can not get them lined up. plate between engine and transmission that i dont recognize and it keeps falling off.
i must be missing something really simple, can't be these many ford fans if it's this difficult. i've worked 20 hours so far on something that i think should have taken maybe a full day.
ANY reasonable advice or input appreciated.
i must be missing something really simple, can't be these many ford fans if it's this difficult. i've worked 20 hours so far on something that i think should have taken maybe a full day.
ANY reasonable advice or input appreciated.
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From: Raleigh USA
I take a chisel and stake the separator plate to the dowels so it doesn't fall off. You can loosen the trans mount and slide the trans back to make it easier to line things up. Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the trans. If all else fails, take the trans out, it's just a few more bolts.
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