Ok now that I have a used engine off a jeep cherokee and am trying to get it installed, I am struggling to get it to slide the last inch onto the torque coverter.

Originally I tried leaving the torque converter in the tranny but had too much difficulty getting the flex plate bolted in, the bolts wouldnt line up, I got 2 in but then couldnt get the others to line up.

Now I have taken the attach the torque converter to the flex plate then slide onto the tranny but it just wont go the last inch. I have tried jacking the tranny, tilting the engine, jacking the engine and also forcing by trying to tighten it up with the bolts.

I am close to using dynamite as I have yet to pass the 200 mile mark since I bought this truck.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Lee

 

I know this is a pain in the butt.
When I put mine noticed that too that the torque converter bolts go in a certain way, lucky for me the tranny shop had painted the TC and flexplate.

I had the same problem though last inch and it didn't want to go in and I had a jack under the engine, under the tranny pan, and under the transfer case. After a while with messin with it I got the right combination and CLUNK! Best sound in the world.

My advice make sure your not hung up on anything or going in at to steep an angle and just keep tryin its hard but totally worth it.

 

When you install the torque converted, did you make sure it is fully seated back. The notch that is there on the torque converter is for the tranny pump. That has to be connected correct. Trust me I have had it where it looked like it was fully seated but it realy wasnt. If you have a servace manual they should give a spec on how far the torque converted should be from the tranny flange. This will tell you if you have it set in the tranny correctly.

 

Thanks guys for the comments. If I understand fox correctly he is suggesting that I should continue down the road I was on and "someday" I will get lucky and I will get it in.

If I understand crazy he is suggesting that I remove the engine/flexpalte again and get the converter fully mounted on the tranny shaft then remount the engine/flex plate.

The first time I tried to bolt up the flexplate with the converter mounted I could not get the bolt holes to line up for the 3rd & 4th bolt. Naturally not knowing what I was doing I used a screw driver to force the torque conver to rotate and completely scred up the flex plate.

When I pulled the motor back out I changed from the flex plate that came with the motor back to the flexplate that was on my original motor. I had marked this flex plate and the torque converter for realignment so that should not be an issue, however after the experuience I had originally I am wondering if there is a secret to keeping the flex plate/ torque converter bolt holes aligned as you use the bolt to rotate the converter?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Lee

 

If the TC is not properly in, you don't have to take anything apart. Just unbolt the flexplate from the TC and try to push/spin the TC so it seats properly. Then, it's another matter of turning the crank and getting the flexplate to line back up with the TC, it takes time, but you'll get there.



You could mark where they flexplate goes on the TC, but you'll still need to get the TC properly seated. Either way it'll take time to line it all bad up.


I had a fun time trying to get my converter in.

 

Yes, do what Crazy is saying. You need to put the torque convertor on the trans, make sure its fully seated (the distance between the convertor and flange of the trans will have to be a certain length), and than find the sweet spot where all 4 bolt holes line up.
For whatever reason, their not equally spaced out. You just gotta spin the flexplate seperate from the convertor.
It's a pain, I know, believe me. Haha.. my trucks been a pain!

 

Ok guys, I really want to thank you. I came home from work tonight, unbolted the TQ and slid it in. Engine is now in place and all I got to do is find all the damn bolts and electrical connections before I get to the real frustrating part of trying to make it start.

Thanks again and I will keep you posted.

Lee

 

Or should I have said I will be back for more advice as the project continues?

 

know how all of that goes.... the only problem is one the ears on the front pump roke on mine and made a noise and did not have good pressue because of trying to force stuff! so hopefully you will not have the same problem as me!!!