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jmil1974 · 11-02-2002, 08:30 AM

Well, I got my new motor in but can't get the damn thing to snug up to the tranny bellhousing. It's a regular ole 350 and TH350. I think I put the motor mounts back in just like they were but there's about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch in b/t. If I try and tighten the bolts, I can no longer turn the flywheel. The flywheel bolted to the TC just fine. Anyone got pics of their SBC motor mounts (old style)? I only hand tightened my mounts until everything's adjusted. This and my PS bracket are all I really lack. Help?

72ChevyCheyenne · 11-02-2002, 08:39 AM

I have better luck putting the TC in the bell housing first, then snug up the bolts on the bell housing. Once that is done I bolt the TC to the flywheel.

meathead95 · 11-02-2002, 08:50 AM

is your flywheel on backwards?

crazy longhorn · 11-02-2002, 08:52 AM

I agree with 72chevycheyenne, chances are that the converter is not seated in the pump. You need to separte the eng & trans to scope the trouble. You should be able to "feel" the converter drop in at 3 places when installing it on the trans. You have to turn the verter while installing , to insure that it is all the way in........failure to do this will cause damage to the pump, converter & trans. good luck.....longhorn

jmil1974 · 11-02-2002, 11:47 AM

I never pulled the TC from the trans. That's why I am confused. I guess the TC was probably unseated when I pulled the motor, huh? Thanks, guys.

**Desert Rat** · 11-02-2002, 02:17 PM

Yeah dont crank them down to tight and ruin your trans.sounds like convertor isnt seated to me also.

jmil1974 · 11-02-2002, 06:20 PM

Thanks, fellas. The TC wasn't fully seated but it is now! I needed to pull it anyway as my PS bracket had to be bolted to my motor mount and it wouldn't line up with it in.

Thanks again!
Jason

Longhorn Man · 11-03-2002, 12:34 AM

Hope you didn't FUBAR the tranny pump. Since you didn't start the engine or bear down on the bellhousing bolts, your probably OK.

jmil1974 · 11-03-2002, 01:18 AM

I hope so too, Andy.

11-02-2002, 08:30 AM	#1
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Need help bolting motor to tranny! Well, I got my new motor in but can't get the damn thing to snug up to the tranny bellhousing. It's a regular ole 350 and TH350. I think I put the motor mounts back in just like they were but there's about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch in b/t. If I try and tighten the bolts, I can no longer turn the flywheel. The flywheel bolted to the TC just fine. Anyone got pics of their SBC motor mounts (old style)? I only hand tightened my mounts until everything's adjusted. This and my PS bracket are all I really lack. Help? __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

11-02-2002, 08:39 AM	#2
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	I have better luck putting the TC in the bell housing first, then snug up the bolts on the bell housing. Once that is done I bolt the TC to the flywheel. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

11-02-2002, 08:50 AM	#3
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	is your flywheel on backwards? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-02-2002, 11:47 AM	#5
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	I never pulled the TC from the trans. That's why I am confused. I guess the TC was probably unseated when I pulled the motor, huh? Thanks, guys. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

11-02-2002, 06:20 PM	#7
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Thanks, fellas. The TC wasn't fully seated but it is now! I needed to pull it anyway as my PS bracket had to be bolted to my motor mount and it wouldn't line up with it in. Thanks again! Jason __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

11-02-2002, 08:52 AM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I agree with 72chevycheyenne, chances are that the converter is not seated in the pump. You need to separte the eng & trans to scope the trouble. You should be able to "feel" the converter drop in at 3 places when installing it on the trans. You have to turn the verter while installing , to insure that it is all the way in........failure to do this will cause damage to the pump, converter & trans. good luck.....longhorn

11-02-2002, 02:17 PM	#6
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Yeah dont crank them down to tight and ruin your trans.sounds like convertor isnt seated to me also.

11-03-2002, 12:34 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hope you didn't FUBAR the tranny pump. Since you didn't start the engine or bear down on the bellhousing bolts, your probably OK.

11-03-2002, 01:18 AM	#9
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	I hope so too, Andy. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900



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