Sorry, it's GM not Mopar, trying to help a friend.
Does anyone know if Chevy TH400 has nuts and bolts as I can't see any threaded holes on the convertor like a Mopar has?
Also it has been spaced off the flex plate with 4 washers, possibly because the bolts are too long and hit the convertor body.
Is it OK to push the convertor closer to the flex plate and remove the washers?
I'm assuing it will still work if slid further along the trans input shaft towards the engine (its a 350).
Torque convertor bolts advice.
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Torque convertor bolts advice.
Matt Hollingsworth - Vehicle Registrar
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
Sometimes you have to shim the Convertor to get the right clearances, without loading the Front Pump in the Convertor.
It needs to be mocked up properly..
It needs to be mocked up properly..
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
Mopar by the grace of God
Mopar by the grace of God
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
But generally it would just be nuts and bolts through the flex plate into convertor without spacers?
Matt Hollingsworth - Vehicle Registrar
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
As a basic rule yes.
However, I had to shim the Convertor on the Challenger, and that was a first for me in 25 + years of Mopar ownership...
The is no substitute for taking your time and doing it properly...
However, I had to shim the Convertor on the Challenger, and that was a first for me in 25 + years of Mopar ownership...
The is no substitute for taking your time and doing it properly...
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
Mopar by the grace of God
Mopar by the grace of God
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
This is a stock Chevy, not top of the shelf Mopar
Matt Hollingsworth - Vehicle Registrar
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
Use your discretion then.
Make sure the Convertor is engaged sufficiently on the pump.
Make sure the Convertor is engaged sufficiently on the pump.
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
Mopar by the grace of God
Mopar by the grace of God
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
And depending on where the converter ends up (fore / aft) the starter may also need to be shimmed.
To ensure it engages / disengages enough.
IIRC
To ensure it engages / disengages enough.
IIRC
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
This has the tooth ring gear on the flex plate not the converter, very different to Mopar.
I've replaced bolts with correct length ones and removed the 1/2 " of packing washers.
Will see how / if it still works.
I've replaced bolts with correct length ones and removed the 1/2 " of packing washers.
Will see how / if it still works.
Matt Hollingsworth - Vehicle Registrar
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Panther Pink 73 Aussie Charger 265 Hemi 4 spd
Challenger Sam Posey Tribute car
Re: Torque convertor bolts advice.
Starter needs shimming for the correct clearance on a Chevrolet....
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
Mopar by the grace of God
Mopar by the grace of God