1997 dodge ram 1500 4x4 just replaced my flexplate with a oem replacement, Yes I have already checked and matched them up before install,l they are identical same part number and all, I cannot get the 4 torque converter bolts to line up, I keep spinning it and re trying but I can only get 3 to line up .... Any ideas please I have dropped my tranny twice today and I need to get to work in the morning... any ideas or hints, I have been spinning and finger placing the bolts and still wont line up.

 

Is this a 3.9, 5.2 or 5.9 engine?

 

5.2 318

 

I believe the converter/flexplate bolts will only line up in a single pattern. Before I install a new flex plate, I always test fit it by bolting it onto the converter and paint a spot on one bolt area on the flex plate and converter to make it easy to line up the converter/flexplate bolts when installing the transmission in the vehicle.