maxspeed05V

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So I'm in the process of installing a new converter , I thought I had the converter seated right but apparently it wasn't . I didn't notice until I started tightening down the bell housiing, The converter was touching the flex plate. And the bell housing was almost touching is what scares me ..

I immediately took it apart and got the final seat on the converter .

I plan on finishing this weekend , but now I'm nervous , did I crush the pump or is there a chance it's ok ?

Will I be able to logg the actual pressures or anything once it's together ?

Vortec350ss

iTrader: (20)

You can absolutely log the pressure and you should. I would guess its good though

03sierraslt

iTrader: (22)

How much did you torque on it like that? What trans?

maxspeed05V

iTrader: (3)

I swear the converter clicked in 3 times but I guess not .
I was cranking on the bell housing bolts pretty good honestly . It was almost matted up to the motor before I noticed the tension on the bolts wasn't right and then noticed the converter touching .


Question now is , do I finish putting the exhaust on and drive it or cut my loses now and drop the thing back out again.

What are my odds ?

DrX

iTrader: (7)

I would think that you would crack the bell housing before you damaged anything else as long as you didn't start it up like that.

jakeshoe

iTrader: (14)

Good chance you cracked the pump rotor.
It's weaker than the bellhousing.
I would want to replace the pump rotor even if it has no visible damage.
I've seen the end results of this scenario too many times.

natejk

iTrader: (2)

I've done this pull the trans out and look at the pump key see if it's broke mine popped when it happend pump is way weaker than the bell housing

Circle-D

iTrader: (21)

I agree, a little extra labor right now and a rotor - but the risk is not worth it. If it is cracked then it will then need a whole new pump, clean out the transmission and converter will need a new hub.

Chris

DrX

iTrader: (7)

Lol.... I wasn't picturing the TC hub jammed against the tabs. I do have first hand knowledge how much deflection it takes for a bellhousing flange to crack though.