Installed tranny with torque converter attached to engine.
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You might be OK just separating and checking for the converter to extend 1/4" beyond the mating surface of the bell housing, but you almost have to do as much to just separate as to pull it all the way out. I know it's a pain, but personally I would pull it and check for the kinda' like "click" sound when it seats. On the bright side, the second time around is faster and easier than the first...Lol.
As far as damage, for that little distance you're probably fine. Just a couple other questions; did you put fluid in the converter before installing? Are you sure fluid level on the stick is good?
As far as damage, for that little distance you're probably fine. Just a couple other questions; did you put fluid in the converter before installing? Are you sure fluid level on the stick is good?
Thanks for the reply, sir. Yes, I filled it up before installing.. i put in 8 quarts altogether, but I took out a bit more than just the standard dropping of the pan. I installed the transgo shift kit and cleaned out the underneath of the pan. I also tipped it on its side and drained it out of the fill hole. I didn't even get a chance to check the fluid level. Any truth to the horror stories about destroying the pump?
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I'm assuming it is a new converter, since it required all that fluid. A newer converter can certainly make 'different sounds' that the old one. If you've ever replaced a PS pump, you will know what I mean. Takes a little effort to get the oil in and all that air out.
SteveS
SteveS
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Thanks for the post. I am about to install engine and tranny together to put into my 77, something I have never done and did not know about putting fluid into the torque converter beforehand or using that much fluid! Also didn't know to connect torque converter to flex plate after connecting tranny to engine! Wow! What a lifesaver!
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Joined: May 2016
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From: Moline IL
Well, the downside to this post is that the squealing is back. Only when warmed up, only in idle. Fluid level is hard to read on the stick because it's brand new. I wipe it off, put it in, pull it out, and its all over the stick. Probably going to separate the engine/trans and reseat torque converter.
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From: Pennsylvania
Sorry for polluting on someone else's thread here but I'm hoping I don't have a serious problem and was wondering if I could get some guidance. So I'll begin with my issue, my Monte whines while off the throttle no matter what speed you are going all the way down to 35/40 mph, then it's less noticeable or not there. I did just have my Trans rebuilt very recently, upgraded heavy duty torque converter, rebuild kit with the "red" relplacement clutches, trans-go shift kit, and since my old one actually went completely I did have a few hard parts replaced. The person who rebuilt my trans knows very well what they are doing, has been doing this for 30 years plus, rebuilds street cars, everyday drivers, as well as custom builds for people of his choosing for their drag or muscle cars, so I have no trust issues with the person who did it.
Bottom line, I'm just trying to figure out if maybe it's just because of the gears being new and everything being tight or if I have a serious potential problem, or if it's even related to the trans at all (maybe supercharger, I know I'm reaching lol). I searched other threads, but this one seemed on topic with trans, fluid, and whine. Figured if nothing else I could get pointed to a different thread I didn't see.
Bottom line, I'm just trying to figure out if maybe it's just because of the gears being new and everything being tight or if I have a serious potential problem, or if it's even related to the trans at all (maybe supercharger, I know I'm reaching lol). I searched other threads, but this one seemed on topic with trans, fluid, and whine. Figured if nothing else I could get pointed to a different thread I didn't see.
