I OH my engine and installed a new torque converter. When I start my my truck she idles fine, the minute I shift to gear she stalls. My brother tells me that I had to trans fluid before installation. Is this true?

 

Has anybody encounted with this problem before?

 

Am I the only one with this problem?

 

not sure why it stalls,but i know you have to add trans fluid to torque converter, before install

 

From the FSM
(no mention of filling the TC prior to installation)

INSTALLATION
Check converter hub and drive notches for sharp edges, burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and notches with 320/400 grit paper or crocus cloth if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging the pump seal at installation.

(1) Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.

(2) Place torque converter in position on transmission.

CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or bushing while inserting torque converter into the front of the transmission.

(3) Align torque converter to oil pump seal opening.

(4) Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.

(5) While pushing torque converter inward, rotate converter until converter is fully seated in the oil pump gears.

(6) Check converter seating with a scale and straightedge (Fig. 245). Surface of converter lugs should be 1/2 in. to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.

(7) If necessary, temporarily secure converter with C-clamp attached to the converter housing.

(8) Install the transmission in the vehicle.

(9) Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid.

 

If my timing is off, woud this case it to stall in gear?

 

I have an article in a magazine about this somewhere, I'll have to look for it, but if I remember right. You have the improper flexplate to go with your tourqe converter

 

Did you find that article?

 

I replaced the fuel pump and that is not the problem. I will continue to shotgun troubleshoot untill I get it.

 

i don't have an answer. but if its starting good, idleing good, reving up good in park/neutral, and then dying every time you put it in gear, it sounds like something is binding or the tc is somehow messed up.

anybody else ?