have you removed spark plugs to relieve compression?

also put 1-1/4 socket on the bottom engine pulley and see if you can get the ratchet pointed down under the truck so you can pull on it while you are under it.

 

Should be able to reach around the plate where the starter goes in, to turn the tc. it shouldn't move that hard...... should be able to turn it with a couple fingers. (once all the bolts are out....) might wanna pull the rest of the plugs.

 

so i can remove all the bolts an try turning plate to align then???an i guess ill remove few more plugs try make it easier...an isnt there a number 1 hole or something on plate that is marked with some kind paint cause i do have yellow chalk or something marking one of the holes if so whats that mean???

 

That would be nice.... but, I wouldn't hold my breath. (alignment marks of some description.)

With all the bolts out, it's easier to turn the TC.

 

Hopefully, the TC was replaced when tranny was rebuilt so factory mark is of no value. I forgot to mention to remove spark plugs to allow crank to turn. Sometimes I assume someone knows what I am thinking (even though sometimes I don't know what I am thinking...) Glad dhvaughn and HeyYou thought of it.

The main thing is to get the TC and plate aligned so all four bolts fit....tightly. Make sure that if you have to get another bolt, do not get one too long.

 

i guess ill try all this tomorow ima buy new plate bolts with lock washers cause ones that come out didnt even have any thanx guys yall been much help lately soon as i get er fixed ill post some pics of er and fill out my profile so ill be a offical dodge forum member....

 

I use lockite on those bolts.


Have you downloaded the service manual here in DF in the FAQ/DIY section. Good to have on hand.

 

is ther a certain direction to turn harmonic balancer to move flywheel clockwise counter clock wise does it matter

 

Turn the engine in the same direction it normally spins. (can't recall just off hand what direction that is...) Balancer is bolted to the crank, as is the flex plate, plate will turn the same direction that the balancer does. It doesn't have a choice.

 

alright guy still having problems i got two of the tourque converter bolts to go in i have it alighned correctly but seems like the orther two may have been cross threaded or something they want to go in at weird angle i jus t cant figure it out a shop weants charhe me 400 bucks jus to drop tranny and look at it an i cant afford that idk if ima have to get new converter if there ccross threaded or what